The motion picture persis khambatta 1979 paramount leonard. December 28, 1932 is an american actress, singer, and voice artist. Nichelle nichols, who played uhura on the original star trek. It is a feature film that runs 85 minutes, shot on 35mm wide screen cinemascope, and features 20 celebrities from the scifi, fantasy and comic genres, such as nichelle nichols uhura from star trek, lou ferrigno the incredible hulk, noel neill lois lane, adventures of superman and many more. The word that nichols, aged 82, suffered the stroke came. Dec 26, 2012 a tribute video to nichelle nichols in honor of her work as lt.
This onceinalifetime special weekend with nichelle is one you will not want to miss. Nichelle nichols was the truly talented singer in the. But she was under no obligation to star trek, nor i think was trek to her. When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching earth, admiral james t. Star trek star nichelle nichols son says mom needs help. Jul 26, 2016 the young and the restless has conjured up some outofthisworld casting to celebrate its 11,000th episode. Nichelle nichols nude 9 images and 0 videos including scenes from star trek inside space star trek v. Nichols nearly quit midway through the first season, until a chance encounter at a civil rights rally with martin luther king jr, apparently a star trek fan.
Jun 04, 2015 nichelle nichols, lieutenant uhura in the star trek tv show and movies, has suffered a mild stroke. Out of this world includes gene, a song nichols sang in honor of gene roddenberry, the man who created star trek. Nichelle nichols on star treks 50th anniversary youtube. Star trek actress nichelle nichols suffers stroke q. Nichelle nichols, star trek characters, uss enterprise star. She sang with duke ellington and lionel hampton before turning to acting.
How one of star treks directors felt about shatner and. Now, after learning that her beloved costar leonard nimoy died at 83, nichols is taking time to pay tribute to the man who became a tv legend, reported people. Uhura my favourite star trek character played by the lovely nichelle nichols. May 15, 2018 nichelle nichols, aka the marvelous lt. Nichelle nichols, lieutenant uhura in the star trek tv show and movies, has suffered a mild stroke. Mike massimino, john hodgman, nichelle nichols, phil plait, morgan freeman, oliver sacks, suze. All that adds up to a cult figure some creative types might find a burden.
Actress nichelle nichols, best known for her role as lt. Most agree, however, that the first kiss was on the original star trek series in 1968 between captain kirk and uhura. From seti to star trek, from the ancient past to the distant future and from the bootprinted surface of. Nichols played nyota uhura in the star trek television series, as well as the succeeding motion pictures. Nichols groundbreaking role as the uss enterprises lieutenant uhura was an inspiration to both jacqueline and segun, and they could hardly contain their excitement when she walked through the door. The segment features comedian ashley nichole black. Nichelle nichols, uhura on star trek, suffers mild. Writers from outside of the united states are more than welcome. Its fan fiction, but good fan fiction, and well done.
Uhura represented a key part of the original star treks racial, gender, and. Below, youll find a few general tips for pitching to our managing editor and staff. Nichelle nichols time as lieutenant uhura on star trek is iconicbut at this point, so is the story of how she nearly quit the series after a season. The star trek movies ranked worst to first blastr. Either way, it definitely underscores the need for optimistic futurism like trek. Nichelle discussed being cast in star trek and meeting dr. If im not mistaken, nichelle nichols and the others who didnt have their names in the front credits were hired episode per episode. Actress nichelle nichols will forever be remembered as communications officer lieutenant uhura aboard the uss enterprise in star trek, from 19661969. Star treks original uhura is turning 79 years young. Obviously if they liked her, they already had a costume fitted for her, and the fans liked her, they liked to hire her for every episode. December 28, 1932 is an american actress, singer and voice artist. Remember, by 1986, william shatner had become so exasperated with his captain kirk mantle that he went on saturday night. This morning nichelle nichols was a guest today on the view on abc, both to promote pioneers of television, and in honor of martin king. William shatners sole directorial outing in the star trek canon remains the franchises absolute bottom of the barrel.
Uhura on star trek as presented to the east coast black age of comics. The original series tv series 19661969 nichelle nichols as uhura, lt. Some might know nichelle nichols best from star trek, but this actress, singer, dancer and space advocate has much to say beyond her role in. Unlike leonard nimoys i am spock, nichelle nichols beyond uhura is a geniune autobiography, devoting much of the narration to her personal life and family before. Uhura in star trek, nichelle nichols had guested on gene roddenberrys first series, the lieutenant. Drunk historys take on the legacy of star treks nichelle.
Nichelle nichols, 85, the iconic actress known worldwide for playing the beautiful lieutenant uhura aboard the uss enterprise in the star trek television series from 1966 to 1969, is reportedly. The original series the roddenberry vault is available now from cbs home entertainment and paramount home media distribution. Although nichelle had a minor stroke back in 2015, and shes 86 years old, shes still going strong enough to appear in nearly a half dozen cons around the country. Nichelle nichols soars again with star trek and mr. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled uss enterprise in order to intercept it. According to nichols, king talked her out of quitting by saying, for the first time, the world will see us as we should be seen people of quality in the future. In this extended interview, nichols talks about star treks passionate fans, why she almost quit the show, and her love for her costars. Reparto william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, walter koenig, nichelle nichols, james doohan, christopher plummer, kim cattrall, david warner, christian slater, iman productora paramount pictures premios 1991. Jun 12, 2019 loved nichelle and her beauty there the years see more ideas about nichelle nichols, star trek and star trek tos. It followed the voyages of the starship uss enterprise on its fiveyear mission, the purpose of which was to explore strange new. Ambassador kollos nyota uhura was a female human starfleet officer in the 23rd century. A followup, has been, wouldnt be released until 2004. Rod roddenberry opens the roddenberry vault star trek.
According nichelle nichols, the original uhura, there was talk about her getting a cameo role in the new star trek movie. Is a lighthearted superhero comedy that spoofs the superhero genre. The stuff of heroes home surge of power enterprises. Comment from discussion i am nichelle nichols, star treks uhura, first black woman on television in a non. This costume still retains its original engineering division badge on the left chest as well as a single band of. Actress nichelle nichols star trek lieutenant uhura. Blaxploitation pride nichelle nichols not in star trek. Nichelle nichols, best known for her role as lieutenant uhura in tvs star trek, has suffered a stroke. Nyota uhura is a fictional character in the star trek franchise. Jul 01, 2016 most agree, however, that the first kiss was on the original star trek series in 1968 between captain kirk and uhura.
Today, december 28th, is the birthday nichelle nichols. Star treks nichelle nichols on uhuras radical impact. Jan 17, 2011 star trek s uhura reflects on mlk encounter nichelle nichols caused a sensation in the 1960s for her role as lieutenant uhura in the classic television series, star trek. Star trek the original series the complete seasons.
For that matter, listen to the entire excelsior series. Gene roddenberry far right with star trek castmembers at a nasa event in 1976. As many fans know, beloved star trek tos actress nichelle nichols is embarking on a yearlong farewell convention tourculminating next may in burbank, ca. The final frontier 1989 add this video to playlist. Uhura of star trek like most of my borninthe70s peers, i grew up in the age of starry science fiction, with star wars and star trek dominating my television and my bedroom decor. Nichelle nichols, star treks lt uhura, suffers stroke. Star trek star nichelle nichols suffers stroke page six.
Lets take a look at some of her finest uhura moments. Nichelle nichols talks star trek, mlk and pioneers of tv. So we here at trekmovie want to wish nichelle a very happy birthday. Watch drunk history telling the story of nichelle nichols. Jun 04, 2015 actress nichelle nichols, best known for her role as lt. The character was portrayed by nichelle nichols through the sixth star trek film. The first africanamerican woman to have a major, continuing television role tells the inside story of star trek and its creatorher onetime lover and lifelong. While trying to find a podcast featuring neil degrasse tyson, i found out that he hosts a show called star talk, and that hes recently 10, 17 july interviewed nichelle nichols about her role in star trek and its influence on society. With walter koenig, nichelle nichols, alan ruck, garrett wang. The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. Apr 08, 2018 at silicon valley comiccon 2018, lieutenant uhura tells us about her love for the show, why she cant get enough of comic conventions and that famous kiss with william shatner.
Sep 01, 2016 star treks decision to cast nichelle nichols, an african american woman, as major character on the show was an almost unheardof move in 1968. The word that nichols, aged 82, suffered the stroke came thursday on her official facebook. Pioneers of television star nichelle nichols star trek. Star trek original series nichelle nichols 2nd season lt. The threedisc bluray collection, which initially will feature limitededition packaging.
Nichelle nichols nichols in 20 born grace dell nichols december 28, 1932 age 84 robbins, illinois, united states residence woodland hills, california occupation actress years active 1959present known for portraying lt. On tuesday comedy centrals drunk history will turn it inebriated gaze on a bit of star trek history, telling the tale of nichelle nichols. Needless to say, she stayed with the show and has appeared in first six star trek movies. Nichols, who has previously spoken enthusiastically about visiting the. It is her last show before retirement, so come join us for a variety of engaging panels and a special celebrity signing area, photoops as well as a party, sumptuous banquet and a luncheon. Nichelle nichols nude was 57 years old in this scene in star trek v. Nichelle nichols theme from star trek youtube bee gees night fever 1977 duration. Star trek legend nichelle nichols is recuperating after suffering a mild stroke the 82yearold actress, who portrayed lieutenant nyota uhura in the longrunning scifi series, was taken by. Just a shame that a future like that couldnt have come a little earlier. It is a wellknown fact among pop culture trivia addicts that original star trek crewmates william shatner and leonard nimoy both stubbornly pursued musical careers in the 1960s and 1970s, despite a notable lack of encouragement. Her most famous role is that of communications officer lieutenant uhura aboard the uss enterprise in the popular star trek television series 19661969, as well as the succeeding motion pictures, where her.
Star trek actress nichelle nichols had the chance last month to ride aboard nasas stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy, a telescopebearing boeing 747 airplane. Nasa the progressive visionary behind star trek was an insecure misogynistic hack. Nyota uhura nichelle nichols star trek and uhura, whose name means freedom. William shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, james doohan. Nichelle nichols provides insight into how star trek teaches each of us to examine who we are and what we believe. Sep 02, 2016 its been 50 years since the beginning of star trek, the science fiction drama that brought a progressive vision of the future to 1960s tv sets. Uhura on the iconic star trek science fiction tv series from 1966 to 1969 and in six subsequent feature films, has been hospitalized after suffering a. Below are some detailed photos of a beautiful 2nd season red velour starfleet dress worn by nichelle nichols in her role as lt. Nichelle nichols, lieutenant uhura in star trek, suffers. See more ideas about nichelle nichols, star trek and star trek tos. Remember, by 1986, william shatner had become so exasperated with his captain kirk mantle that he went on saturday night live and famously told trekkies to get a life. Uhura home town chicago, illinois, united states television star trek children 1 website nichelle nichols born grace dell nichols. Jan 14, 2011 nichelle nichols, actress who played lt. The jokes are not funny, the cast members are all visibly uncomfortable and made to look foolish poor nichelle nichols, and the story which starts with spocks previously unheardof longlost halfbrother and ends with our heroes coming.
Its a beautiful thought that in the distant future, well have cured pretty much every conventional illness. Nichelle nichols, known as lieutenant uhera, soared into space with star trek and mr. William shatner, leonard nimoy, george takei, deforest kelley, nichelle nichols, majel barrett, james doohan. It seems like a such a small thing, but according to nichelle nichols, who. Nichols is also featured on sultry ladies, a 1996 sony compilation, as well as on a good number of related star trek releases, including sonys star trek. After kirk leaves the bridge, a short conversation between sulu, uhura and an alien. She traces her mixed blood back to a southern plantation owner and to a white grandfather who helped establish robbins, illinois, a small town near chicago. Unlike leonard nimoys i am spock, nichelle nichols beyond uhura is a geniune autobiography, devoting much of the narration to her personal life and family before and between star trek. Nyota uhura is een personage uit het star trekuniversum. Jul 31, 2015 a redditor asked nichols about kings role in convincing her to stay. Shatner released his infamous, histrionic the transformed man lp in 1968, plus a live album in 1977.
The inside story, turnabout intruder was the only episode shot in 1969, so if nichols had been offered a gig to start the first week of january, then knowing that the series was cancelled it would make sense for her to take it, unless she was under contract to paramount and they obliged to do the last week of trek. Oct 18, 2016 nichelle nichols in the star trek episode a piece of the action, 1968. Star trek star nichelle nichols recovering after stroke. Lieutenant uhura by on deviantart star trek crew, star trek spock, star trek tos. This costume still retains its original engineering division badge on the left chest as well as a single band of gold braid to denote rank on each of its sleeves. Following star treks cancellation in 1969, nichols went on to appear in films like mister buddwing, made in paris, porgy and bess, and doctor, youve got to be kidding. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry.