Nichelle Nichols--Marina Sirtis

Born December 28, 1936. Birthplace: Robbins, Illinois Nichelle Nichols was discovered at the age of fifteen by the great Duke Ellington, performing a ballet for one of his musical suites. Later she became lead singer. Nichelle performed throughout North America and Europe.

On January 9, 1992, Nichelle was awarded her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Nichelle also toured her one woman show, "Reflections," a dramatic musical theatre piece in which she becomes twelve legendary female entertainers, utilizing her beautiful voice.

When Nichelle Nichols joined the crew Of the Star ship Enterprise as Lt. Uhura, Nichols' portrayal of the calm, competent Uhura it didn't just have an impact on sci-fi fans. When Nichols met Dr. Martin Luther King, he told her that Star Trek was one of the few TV programmes he allowed his children to watch.

It was Dr. Martin Luther King who said to Nichelle Your character has gone into space on a five-year mission. She's intelligent, she's strong, capable and a wonderful role model, for all people...' Nichelle then realised that there was a real responsibility attached to what Uhura represented each week.

And the rest as they say is history,I have always loved the character Uhura, and if you ever stumble into my web site,Nichelle I would just like to say,you have made a difference out here.

Long Life And Happiness my friend.

THIS IS JUST SOME OF NICHELLE NICHOLS WORK

Marina Sirtis was Born on the 29.3.1959: London, England, UK The dark eyed beauty was of Greek heritage She studied at the Guild Hall School of Music and Drama.Then launced her career with the Worthing Repertory theatre, she appeared in many classical dramas.

She has also appeared in musicals and at one time toured Europe in a production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Sirtis has extensive experience on British television ,among other things she did "One Last Chance"for the BBC. Her film debut was,The Wicked Lady opposite Faye Dunaway. She had a major role in the Charles Bronson's, Death Wish III.

Sirtis is best known for playing the Telepathic Commander Deanna Troi. On Star Trek The Next Generation series and in the feature films some of her best work was done in this role, she has said that taking off the latex and putting on the uniform helped to develop the character, also she felt that the show had at least two more seasons, in it when it was dropped. I must admit I have never seen any other work of Marina. But as Troi you will always be in this trekkies heart.

Long Life and Happiness my Friend

THIS IS JUST SOME OF MARINA SIRTIS WORK

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