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Who is Nichelle Nichols? Biography, Wiki
Nichelle Nichols, actress, and singer died on 30th July at the age of 89. Gilbert Bell, his talent manager, and business partner broke the news to him. Meanwhile, Nichelle’s son, Kyle Johnson, paid tribute to his mother on Uhura.com, writing:
“I am sorry to report that a glorious light in the sky does not shine for us as it has for so many years.” Its radiance, like newly discovered ancient galaxies, will live on for us and future generations to cherish, learn from, and be inspired by.
Nichelle Nichols Net Worth
Nichelle Nichols rose to fame as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series and its sequels. He also promoted NASA’s astronaut recruitment initiatives from 1997 to 2015. The current estimated Nichols’ net worth at 500,000 US Dollars. She made the most of her money as an actress, singer, and dancer.
In 1983, Nichols paid 110,000 US Dollars for a home in Woodland Hills, California. His son later sold the house to Baron Construction & Remodeling Co. for 2.2 million US Dollars.
She was a longtime member of the Star Trek series and one of the first black women to appear on a famous television show. Former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison credits Nichelle’s performance as Lieutenant Uhura with inspiring her to pursue a career in space. The character rose to fame after kissing Captain James T. Kirk, played by white actor William Shatner.
Another example given was a televised interracial kiss. Although the series was canceled in 1969, she provided the voice of Uhura in Star Trek: The Animated Series. Nichelle starred in six Star Trek films and was one of four remaining cast members when Leonard Nimoy died in 2015.
Nichelle Nichols Career
Nichelle Nichols began her stage career in 1961 with the musical Kicks and Co., which was followed by a few more appearances. In 1967 he was on the cover of Ebony magazine and toured with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton orchestras. Nichols made her television debut as a guest star on an episode of NBC’s The Lieutenant. He acted in films like Doctor, are you kidding? and dump truck.
In addition to Futurama, Gargoyles, Batman: The Animated Series, The Simpsons, and more, the breakthrough actress has lent her voice to a variety of television shows. He has also starred in other television series such as Heroes and The Young and the Restless.
Aside from his television appearances, he has had a great musical career. His first two albums, Down to Earth and Out of This World, were well received by audiences and he also appeared in two episodes of Star Trek.
