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'''Uhura''' was the communications officer in the original [[Star Trek]] TV series. Starring roles for black actresses at that time were rare, but [[Gene Roddenberry]] created a diverse cast for the Star Trek universe. Uhura was 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. Starring roles for black actresses at that time were rare, but [[Gene Roddenberry]] created a diverse cast for the Star Trek universe. Uhura was 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. | ||
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The role of Uhura was played by actress [[Nichelle Nichols]]. The first black/white kiss on television was between Uhura 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 between Uhura and [[Captain Kirk]], albeit forced to happen by aliens playing a game. | ||
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Revision as of 21:00, November 26, 2008
Uhura was the communications officer in the original Star Trek TV series. Starring roles for black actresses at that time were rare, but Gene Roddenberry created a diverse cast for the Star Trek universe. Uhura was 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.
Comments made within the show indicated that she had a university degree in communications , including the technical aspects of electronics. She also played the harp and sang in several episodes.
The role of Uhura was played by actress Nichelle Nichols. The first black/white kiss on television was between Uhura and Captain Kirk, albeit forced to happen by aliens playing a game.