Persis Khambatta
Career
Active 1968 – 1998
Biography
About Persis Khambatta
Indian actress and former model Persis Khambatta was born in Mumbai, India, on 2nd October 1948. She began her career in 1968, working as a model and beauty pageant contestant before moving into acting. She is best known for playing Illia in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, a role that made her a recognizable figure in science fiction. With black hair, brown eyes, and a slim 5'7" frame, she had a distinctive look. She was active in the entertainment industry for 30 years, until her death from a heart attack on 18th August 1998, at the age of 49.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 18th of August 1998 (age 49)
- Years Active
- 1968-1998 (started around 19 years old; 30 years active)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, India
- Ethnicity
- Asian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 126 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 30–24–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.73
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34A show conversions - UK: 34A, EU: 75A, AU: 12A, JP: 75A
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What roles is Persis Khambatta best known for?
She is best known for her role as Illia in Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
How long was Persis Khambatta active in her career?
She was active from 1968 to 1998, spanning 30 years.
Did you know
- She began her career in 1968 at age 19, working as a model and beauty pageant contestant before becoming an actress.
- She had a slim build with measurements of 30–24–33 and a 34A bra cup size.
- She died from a heart attack at age 49 in 1998.
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