
Persis Khambatta
Biography
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Persis Khambatta (2 October 1948 – 18 August 1998) was an Indian model, actress and author. She was best known for her role as Lieutenant Ilia in the 1979 feature film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The name Persis is Greek meaning Persian woman and can be found in the Bible.
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Acting History
2022
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies as Self - (archive footage)
1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as Chairperson
1990That's Action as Colbalt (archive footage) (uncredited)
1988Phoenix the Warrior as Cobalt
1988Deadly Intent as Francesca Slate
1986Shingora as Roma Sinha
1985MacGyver as Zia
1985First Strike as Sylvia Kruger
1984Hunter as Dhari Ziad
1984Mike Hammer
1983Warrior of the Lost World as Nastasia
1982MegaForce as Zara
1981Nighthawks as Shakka
1980Men Who Rate a 10 as Self
1979Star Trek: The Motion Picture as Lt. Ilia / The Probe
1977The Man with the Power as Princess Siri
1975Conduct Unbecoming as Mrs. Bandanai
1975The Wilby Conspiracy as Persis Ray
1969Kama Sutra as Nanda
1967Bombay In The Night's Embrace as Lily
1966Pinjre Ke Panchhi as Amy
1955Miss Universe as Miss India 1965









