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| − | '''Uhura''' was the communications officer in the | + | '''Uhura''' was the communications officer in the [[Star Trek (original series)|original Star Trek television 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. | + | 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. | 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. | ||
[[Category: Star Trek]] | [[Category: Star Trek]] | ||
Revision as of 13:20, December 30, 2008
Uhura was the communications officer in the original Star Trek television 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.