Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

Nascimento : 1932-12-28, Robbins, Illinois, USA

Morte : 2022-07-30

História

Nichelle Nichols (nascida Grace Dell Nichols; 28 de dezembro de 1932 - 30 de julho de 2022) foi uma atriz, cantora e dubladora americana. Ela cantou com Duke Ellington e Lionel Hampton antes de se tornar atriz. Seu papel mais famoso é o de oficial de comunicações Tenente Uhura a bordo da USS Enterprise na popular série de televisão Star Trek, bem como nos filmes seguintes, onde seu personagem acabou sendo promovido na Frota Estelar ao posto de comandante. Em 2006, acrescentou produtora executiva ao seu currículo.

Perfil

Nichelle Nichols

Filmes

Woman in Motion
Self
Nichelle Nichols' daunting task to launch a national blitz for NASA, recruiting 8,000 of the nation's best and brightest, including the trailblazing astronauts who became the first African American, Asian and Latino men and women to fly in space.
Star Trek: First Frontier
Nyota Uhura
The story of the initial launch of the Starship USS Enterprise in 2245 under the command of Captain Robert April with his wife, Commander Sarah April.
Unbelievable!!!!!
Sensei
The crazy exploits of four off-beat astronauts who travel to the Moon on a rescue mission to determine the fate of two Space Agency comrades who have not been heard from in several days.
Surge of Dawn
Omen
Cinema's first openly gay superhero Surge returns for the crossover event of the year. This time Big City's greatest hero must team up with an unlikely hero a vampire who works for GOD named Dawn. Surge and Dawn must work together to save Big City from a new villain Blackout an evil necromancer who seeks to destroy Surge and gain a seat on the Council.
Dr. Malévolo
Mystic Woman
Two voyeuristic nerds are hacking the devices of people as they themselves are hacked by the feed from story tellers Mister Malevolent and Mystic Woman who have seven moralistic horror stories to tell.
United We Fan
Self
Fans, stars, creators, and more come together to explore the dynamic history and evolution of save-our-show television fan campaigns from the letter-writing and product mail-in campaigns of yesterday to the social media and crowdfunding campaigns of today.
A Orquídea Branca
Teresa
Claire Decker é uma investigadora tímida e reservada. Normalmente, ela resolve casos envolvendo idosos e suas propriedades. Desta vez, no entanto, Claire é escolhida para um caso de assassinato intrigante. A polícia local não conseguiu resolver o crime nem decifrar a verdadeira identidade da vítima. Uma bela e enigmática jovem loira, conhecida apenas como "A Orquídea Branca", foi brutalmente assassinada. Claire se atrai cada vez mais pela vida da mulher morta desenvolvendo uma relação íntima e profunda com o caso.
Sharknado 5: Voracidade Global
Secretary General of NATO
Após a destruição total do território dos Estados Unidos, Fin Shepard, April Wexler e a bartender Nova precisam unir suas forças mais uma vez para tentar impedir uma catástrofe mundial, causada por um "sharknado" de proporções nunca antes vistas.
Renegades: The Requiem: Part 1
Admiral Grace Jemison
Everything the Admiral has feared for the Confederation, begins to come to pass. As a secret cabal enacts plans for galactic dominance on a scale never before seen, The Admiral and his crack team of Renegades do everything in their power to stop them. But their enemy is more powerful than they can imagine and The Admiral is left with a decision he never wanted to make. But will the sacrifice be too great?
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Self
Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovered? Plenty! On December 13, 2016 fans can experience Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault, a newly produced multi-part documentary featuring footage from the cutting room floor, long preserved in film canisters by the Roddenberry Estate. The origins of the classic series are explored with new interviews featuring cast and production personnel combined with newly-found deleted scenes, alternate angles, outtakes, behind the scenes moments, and original visual effects elements to tell the definitive story on the making and enduring legacy of Gene Roddenberry's creation.
Pelo Amor de Spock
Herself
Um olhar íntimo e aprofundado sobre a vida e a obra de Leonard Nimoy, abordando principalmente a relação entre o famoso ator e o seu alter-ego, o personagem Spock de Jornada das Estrelas, através de depoimentos de personalidades envolvidas com a carreira de Nimoy e da montagem de trechos famosos da filmografia de Nimoy e cenas marcantes de Spock.
Building Star Trek
Herself
When "Star Trek" first aired in 1966, it expanded the viewers' imaginations about what was possible in their lifetimes. Today, many of the space-age technologies displayed on the show, like space shuttles, cell phones, and desktop computers, have already gone from science fiction to science fact. Other innovations, like warp drive, teleportation, and medical tricorders are actively in development. Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of "Star Trek" - a show that continues to inform, enrich, and inspire.
Star Trek - 50 Anos
herself
Over the last fifty years, America has been fascinated by Star Trek since it first aired in September of 1966. This 2-hour documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary through interviews with cast and crew members from every television series and the original films.
The Order
Athena
A covert group of vigilantes known as The Order dedicate their lives to eliminating violent threats and imminent disasters, but discover that one threat they face, is being lead by some of their very own.
Roddenberry's Trek
herself
The Gene Roddenberry Project is a half hour documentary exploring the genesis of Star Trek through the personal insight of its creator.Directed by Trude Forscher, the film compiles footage shot during a recently uncovered interview with Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and surviving cast members
To Be Takei
Herself
Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five million Facebook fans. Join George and his husband, Brad, on a wacky and profound trek for life, liberty, and love.
Get a Life!
Herself
An EPIX Original documentary directed by William Shatner, based on his hugely popular book, in which he examines the cultural phenomena of STAR TREK, its fan-following and his own role within it.
Scooby-Doo! e a Maldição do Monstro do Lago
Senator
A equipa da "Mistério S.A." arranjam trabalhos de Verão num campo de férias pertencente ao tio da Daphne, onde se deparam com acontecimentos estranhos em redor do lago - incluindo pedras-da-lua, personagens assustadores e um Monstro Sapo à solta. Existe mistério e romance no ar que apenas Fred, Velma, Daphne, Salsicha e Scooby-Doo conseguem desvendar.
Amor Verdadeiro
Grandmother
Recentemente transferida de São Francisco para os subúrbios conservadores de suas mães lésbicas, Tru luta como todos os adolescentes para se encaixar e encontrar amor, mas sua busca é complicada pela política sexual, mentes fechadas e amigos fechados enquanto ela procura estabelecer o primeiro grupo gay de sua escola. A primeira aliança Gay-Hétero.
Lady Magdalene's
Lady Magdalene / Maggie, Singer
Jack Goldwater, an IRS agent on loan to the Federal Air Marshal Service, is relieved of field duty after insulting a powerful U.S. Senator, and finds himself exiled to a humiliating desk job in Nevada as the federal receiver managing a legal brothel in tax default, where -- with the help of the brothel Madam, Lady Magdalene -- he uncovers an Al Qaeda plot to unload a nuclear-bomb-sized crate at Hoover Dam.
The Torturer
Rick (Andrew W. Walker) is a man raised with solid American values, who was trained as a "special interrogator" in Iraq. He does and experiences things there that cause him PTSD. When he is debriefed by a therapist (Doc), strange things begin to be revealed, and as the creepiness factor starts to rise we realize that all is not as it seems.
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
Herself
This History Channel special examines Christie's 40th Anniversary auction of the franchise's most recognizable film and television memorabilia, and features interviews with cast, crew and fans.
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
Herself
It's William Shatner's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. A parade of Shatner's friends have gotten together to boldly go ...
40 Years of Star Trek
Herself
Especial dos 40 anos de Jornada nas Estrelas.
Querem Acabar Comigo
Miss Mable
Nick se interessa por Suzanne, uma jovem atraente e divorciada que tem dois filhos, Lindsey e Kevin. Ele vê uma grande chance de agradá-la quando ela fica presa em Vancouver, cidade onde foi a trabalho, na véspera do Ano Novo. Com Suzanne sentindo falta dos filhos, Nick se oferece para levá-los de Portland para o Canadá, para que possam passar com ela a virada de ano. Mas o que ele não esperava era que os filhos de Suzanne farão de tudo para transformar a viagem em um verdadeiro pesadelo.
Birth of a Timeless Legacy
William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy some nice thoughts in The Birth of a Timeless Legacy doc, which tells about the way Star Trek came to be.
Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century
The love in Star trek
Roddenberry on Patrol
A very funny short film that parodies Gene Roddenberry's quest to find Star Trek. On the way he encounters several people who help him create the Sc-Fi TV show we all know and love.
Neve pra Cachorro
Amelia
Ted Jones (Cuba Gooding Jr.) é um dentista que vive em Miami. Após receber um comunicado de que é o único herdeiro de uma herança Ted imediatamente viaja para o Alasca, acreditando que se tornará rico. Entretanto, ao chegar ao local descobre que sua herança são oito cães de corrida de trenó, que atendem pelos nomes de Diesel, Nana, Demon, Scooper, Yodel, Sniff, Mack e Ducches. Eles estavam sob os cuidados de Thunder Jack (James Coburn), que não vê a hora de entregá-los a Ted para poder viajar para terras mais quentes. Com isso, Ted é obrigado não apenas a aprender a pilotar trenós como também a cuidar de seus mais novos animais.
Trekkies
Herself
A hilarious look at the universe's most fervent fans.
The Last Angel of History
Herself
An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing computer technology.
The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space
Sagan
The forces of evil are attempting to recapture a human-inhabited Earth-like planet that has been liberated by rebels. The son of one of the rebel leaders, an electronic genius, searches the galaxy for a hero and finds Captain Zoom, star of a 1950s TV series. He is transported to the planet as its savior, which role he must play despite himself.
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
Herself
Star Trek: A Captain's Log
Herself
Star Trek: A Captain's Log was a CBS television documentary which aired on 30 November 1994 across the network. It consisted of film and video clips mixed with interviews from the Star Trek: The Original Series actors William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, and Nichelle Nichols. Star Trek: A Captain's Log is a retrospective of the episodes of TOS and also features archival footage of astronautical engineer Scott Crossfield, President John F. Kennedy, astronaut Alan Shepard, and Trek actors Marj Dusay and John Glenn. Michael Mahler worked as director and writer and also held the same position on the William Shatner's Star Trek Memories documentary.
Commander Toad in Space
SS Stella
Brave Commander Toad and his Star Warts crew work to save a planet in need.
Jornada nas Estrelas VI: A Terra Desconhecida
Uhura
Após a explosão da lua Praxis os klingons são obrigados a propor um acordo de paz, para garantir a sobrevivência de sua espécie. A tripulação da Enterprise é convocada a escoltar a missão diplomática klingoniana até o local a reunião, mas a nave klingon é atacada e o seu chanceler acaba sendo morto. E tudo indica que o ataque partiu justamente da Enterprise.
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
This documentary is hosted by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy and they take us through the history of Trek. We also get to see bloopers from the original series and the current space program and how progression has been in reality, hosted by LeVar Burton.
Jornada nas Estrelas V: A Última Fronteira
Cmdr. Uhura
Data estelar: 8454.130. O capitão Kirk, que está de férias, tem que enfrentar dois desafios: escalar o El Capitan, no Yosemite, e ensinar cantigas de acampamento para Spock. Mas o lazer é bruscamente interrompido quando um vulcaniano renegado rapta a Enterprise e a leva para desvendar os mais profundos segredos do universo.
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Herself
This special is hosted by Patrick Stewart and traced the history of Star Trek from its inception with "The Cage" through to Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It also showed brief previews of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and TNG's second season. Also it was principally a container for the premiere of a full color print of "The Cage" which had, according to the special, recently been recovered from Paramount's studio archives.
Jornada nas Estrelas IV: A Volta para Casa
Cmdr. Uhura
Marcados como fugitivos pela própria Federação que juraram proteger, os tripulantes da Enterprise volta para a Terra para enfrentar a corte marcial por crimes cometidos ao salvar a vida de Spock. Em seu caminho, contudo, descobrem que o planeta está sendo devastado por uma gigantesca sonda alienígena, que exige uma resposta de uma forma de vida há muito extinta da Terra. Dentro da nave klingon capturada, Kirk e sua tripulação devem voltar no tempo para salvar a Terra e redescobrir o sentido da amizade.
The Supernaturals
Sgt. Leona Hawkins
Nichelle Nichols is an army sergeant who leads her platoon into the woods of the deep south on a training exercise. Unfortunately, it is the site where a bunch of yankee soldiers murdered a town of confederates. The corpses of the dead soldiers rise up to wreak revenge.
Super Duper Bloopers
Herself
This compilation of flubs and bloopers features TV goofs from Star Trek, M*A*S*H, sports games, newscasts, and more, plus classic film outtakes with major stars of the day.
Jornada nas Estrelas III: À Procura de Spock
Cmdr. Uhura
Ainda sob o pesar do sacrifício final de Spock, a tripulação da U.S.S. Enterprise volta para a Terra do recém-nascido planeta Genesis. Mas nada vai ser fácil: Scott foi destacado para um outro posto; o Dr. McCoy parece estar vivendo um surto psicótico, e a Enterprise A será desativada.Quando Kirk recebe a visita de Sarek, pai de Spock, descobre que o falecido amigo pode ter a chance de ter uma segunda vida. E para isso, deve retornar a Genesis, onde enfrentará o maior dilema de sua carreira.
Antony and Cleopatra
Charmain
Adaptation of Shakespeare's play.
Jornada nas Estrelas II: A Ira de Khan
Cmdr. Uhura
Sentido que o futuro em nada se parece com o passado que vivemos, o Almirante James T. Kirk começa a acreditar que cavalgar pelo cosmos é um jogo para os jovens. Até que numa viagem de rotina para inspecionar a U.S.S. Enterprise, a carreira de Kirk na Frota Estelar entra em um novo capítulo quando surge um antigo inimigo, Khan Noonien Singh, um conquistador do século 20 geneticamente alterado. Escapando de sua prisão, Khan planeja capturar o Projeto Genesis, um artefato que pode criar e destruir um planeta num piscar de olhos, e destruir seu velho "amigo", Kirk.
O Caminho das Estrelas
Lt. Cmdr. Uhura
Quando uma entidade espacial destrutiva é avistada a aproximar-se da Terra, o Almirante James T. Kirk regressa à nova e transformada nave U.S.S. Enterprise para interceptar, examinar e, principalmente, deter a ameaça.
Truck Turner
Dorinda
Truck Turner and his partner Jerry, who make their living as bounty hunters in Los Angeles, are hired to hunt down Gator, a pimp who has skipped bail.
Tarzan's Deadly Silence
Ruana
Tarzan tries to stop a bloodthirsty Colonel from taking over an African village with his soldiers of fortune. The ape-man has been rendered deaf by an exploding hand grenade, effectively limiting one of his keen senses. Tarzan relies on his telepathic powers to stop a lion. Woody Strode also appears in this film that combines two made for television episodes.
Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion
Ruana
In this exciting jungle adventure the esteemed archaeologist, Dr Singleton, and his daughter, Mary, travel to mystical Africa in search of an ancient artifact: the fabled Blue Stone of Heaven. Imbued with the unfathomable power to bestow its holder with immense strength, the statuette attracts corrupt Colonel Tatakombi, who, blind with greed, intends to spark an uprising, and turn the natives against Tarzan. Can mighty Tarzan avert the jungle rebellion?
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Jenny Ribbock
In this comedy, an aspiring singer finds herself single and pregnant. The story begins when she is rushed to the hospital to give birth. She is joined by three men; all of them want to marry her. The story of her pregnancy and her rise to stardom are told in flashback.
Mister Buddwing
Dice Player
An amnesiac wanders the streets of Manhattan, trying to solve the mystery of who he is.
Porgy and Bess
Dancer
Situada no início do século XX, no fictício bairro Catfish Row, em Charleston, Carolina do Sul, que abriga uma comunidade de pescadores negros, a história se concentra nos personagens titulares, o mendigo aleijado Porgy, que viaja em um carrinho de cabras e a viciada em drogas Bess, que mora com o estivador Crown, o valentão local. (e 12 - Estimado 12 Anos)