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'''Uhura''' was the communications officer in the original [[Star Trek]] TV series. As a black actress, starring roles at that time were rare, but were part of [[Gene Roddenberry]]'s diversified cast. Another character with little plot development, it was hard to get a feeling for her personality. Snippets from different episodes showed someone who could be a bit seductive and concerned about losing her looks and somewhat emotionally fragile, but was always a professional when doing her job. | '''Uhura''' was the communications officer in the original [[Star Trek]] TV series. As a black actress, starring roles at that time were rare, but were part of [[Gene Roddenberry]]'s diversified cast. Another character with little plot development, it was hard to get a feeling for her personality. Snippets from different episodes showed someone who could be a bit seductive and concerned about losing her looks and somewhat emotionally fragile, but was always a professional when doing her job. | ||
| − | The role of Uhura was played by actress Nichelle Nichols. The first black-white kiss on television was her character and Captain Kirk, albeit forced to happen by aliens playing a game. | + | The role of Uhura was played by actress [[Nichelle Nichols]]. The first black-white kiss on television was her character and [[Captain Kirk]], albeit forced to happen by aliens playing a game. |
[[Category: Star Trek]] | [[Category: Star Trek]] | ||
Revision as of 09:20, September 19, 2008
Uhura was the communications officer in the original Star Trek TV series. As a black actress, starring roles at that time were rare, but were part of Gene Roddenberry's diversified cast. Another character with little plot development, it was hard to get a feeling for her personality. Snippets from different episodes showed someone who could be a bit seductive and concerned about losing her looks and somewhat emotionally fragile, but was always a professional when doing her job.
The role of Uhura was played by actress Nichelle Nichols. The first black-white kiss on television was her character and Captain Kirk, albeit forced to happen by aliens playing a game.