We're used to Spock saving the Enterprise and his friends ... credited Nimoy for getting himself and Nichelle Nichols paid ...

Nimoy, meanwhile, knew that his character, Spock, was the most recognizable ... heartening to see characters like Lieutenant ...

Best known for her groundbreaking role as Lt. Uhura from the original Star Trek series and films, Nichols originates from Robbins, Illinois. She started her professional career as a dancer and ...