Nichelle Nichols
In 1959, Nichelle Nicholas launched her acting career. The actress also helped NASA recruit minorities and women into its space shuttle program. In the past, she has penned two sci-fi novels and an autobiography. In 2015, she was hospitalized for a stroke. When she spoke to Entertainment Tonight, she said, “I am feeling the best that I felt in a very long time.” Sadly, it came out that the actress is suffering from severe short-term memory loss and advanced dementia in May 2018.
Nichelle Nichols
Kirstie Alley as Saavik
Kirstie Alley may be one of the most popular actresses to appear in the series. She played Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The character was a Vulcan who lacked human emotions. Viewers liked her character for her beauty and strength, but she had to leave after contract negotiations fell through. In the end, she was replaced by Robin Curtis for the role. This part likely helped her get her role in Cheers.
Kirstie Alley As Saavik
