Date of Birth

1 April 1930, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Birth Name

Mary Ann Chase

Grace Lee Whitney is a versatile actress and vocalist born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Beginning as a "girl singer" on Detroit's WJR radio, she soon opened in clubs for the likes of Billie Holiday and Buddy Rich, and toured with the Spike Jones Band. Grace debuted on Broadway in "Top Banana", and subsequently appeared in the United Artists film Top Banana (1954). Grace is probably best known for her portrayal of 'Janice Rand' in the original "Star Trek" (1966) series and films. Grace continues to delight fans in personal appearances at conventions and events throughout North America and Europe. Her autobiography is entitled "The Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy

Has (or had) a singing group "Star", with which she regularly entertained at nightclubs and at "Star Trek" (1966) conventions.

Mother of actor Scott Whitney.

Two Star Trek action figures were made in the likeness of her Star Trek character, Yeoman Rand.

Has appeared in episodes of three different series with George Takei: "Star Trek" (1966); "Star Trek: Voyager" (1995) and "Diagnosis Murder" (1993).

Was a professional singer before becoming an actress, and at one point toured with Red Ingle and his band.

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