• Kim Fields is an American actress and director
• She became famous for her roles in "The Facts of Life" and "Living Single"
• She attended Burbank High School and Pepperdine University
• She has a net worth of $5 million
• She is married to Broadway actor Christopher Morgan and has two children



Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$8 million
Date Of BirthMay 12, 1969
SpouseChristopher Morgan, Johnathon Freeman
FactWhile there were male child stars of color for years there was no successful female eqivalent until Fields came along in the mid 70s.


Who is Kim Fields?

Kim Victoria Fields, born on the 12th of May, 1969, is an American actress and director who became famous for her roles in the television series “The Facts of Life” and “Living Single.” She also became known through directing various television series, and appearing in the reality shows “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and “Dancing with the Stars.”

Kim Fields’ Early Life

Born in Harlem, New York City, Fields is the daughter of Laverne “Chip” Fields who is also an actress and a director. She has one older sister, Alexis. Her father, on the other hand, was not present while she was growing up, as her parents divorced when she was young.

Despite being an actress from a young age, Fields was still able to continue her education, attending Burbank High School in her younger years, where she was able to join the school’s baseball team as well as various theater productions. She then attended Pepperdine University, from where she graduated in 1990 with a degree in communications and film.

Kim Fields’ Career

Fields’ career started way back when she was five, with some of her earliest projects including the sitcom “Baby, I’m Back” and a commercial for Mrs. Butterworth’s pancake syrup. She also appeared in the series “Good Times” with Janet Jackson, as well as having a short stint in “Sesame Street.” Her early years as an actress helped jumpstart her career even as a young kid, and also established her net worth.


In 1979, Fields’ career breakthrough came when she became part of the sitcom “The Facts of Life”, playing the role of Dorothy “Tootsie” Ramsey. She was then cast in the sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes” and reprised it later in its spin-off “The Facts of Life.” The latter revolves around the life of Edna Garrett, a housemother who looks after seven girls in an all-girls school, one of whom is Fields playing the role of Tootsie.

Aside from her braces and roller skates, her wit, comedic timing, and catchphrase “We’re in troouu-ble!” made her a household name thanks to the show’s success.

During “The Facts of Life”, Fields also released two singles entitled “He Loves Me Not” and “Dear Michael” that achieved minor success. The show stayed on air until 1988 and helped her tremendously in boosting her wealth.

Kim Fields after Career Break

After the success of “The Facts of Life”, Fields decided to take a break from acting and continue her education at Pepperdine University, but where she also started her own production company, Victory Entertainment Inc., which specializes in film, theater, and television production.


Once done with her education, Fields came back to acting. After a short stint in “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, she had starring role in the sitcom “Living Single” with Queen Latifah, which although short-lived, helped introduced her to more mature roles, and also increased her net worth. Other projects that Fields appeared in include, “Kenan & Kel”, “Cupid”, and “Uninvited Guests.” She also had a brief time in being a rapper, performing with her group Impromp2.

Kim Fields as a Director

Years after enjoying success in front of the camera, Fields decided to use her degree from Pepperdine University and become a director. Some of her earliest projects included directing multiple episodes of “Kenan & Kel”, a spin-off of “All That!”. She also directed some episodes of the sitcom “Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns”, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”, as well as the BET show “Let’s Stay Together.” Her successful transition from being an actress to a director also increased her wealth.
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Today, Fields is still very active in the world of show business. Some of her current appearances include joining the cast of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” in its eighth season, as well as competing in the reality competition show “Dancing with the Stars” in its 22nd season, where she came in 8th place.

Kim Fields’ Net Worth

As of 2018 and based on authoritative sources, Fields’ net worth is reported to be over $5 million, acquired from all her years working as an actress and as a director.

Kim Fields’ Personal life

In terms of her personal life, Fields has been married to Broadway actor Christopher Morgan. Since tying the knot on 23 July 23 2007 in a private ceremony officiated by Pastor Donnie McClurkin. They have two children together: Sebastian Alexander Morgan and Quincy Morgan. Before settling down with Morgan, Fields was married to film producer Jonathan Freeman from1995 until divorcing in 2001.

General Info

Full NameKim Fields
Net Worth$8 million
Date Of BirthMay 12, 1969
Height1.52 m
ProfessionTelevision producer, Actor, Model, Singer, Television Director
EducationPepperdine University
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseChristopher Morgan, Johnathon Freeman
ChildrenQuincy Xavier Morgan, Sebastian Alexander Morgan

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 44, a son Quincy Xavier Morgan on December 3, 2013. Child's father is her 2nd husband, Christopher Morgan.
2Miscarried twice between births of her sons Sebastian & Quincy in 2007 & 2013, respectively.
3Filming a Facts of Life TV Movie. Also doing stage work and directing movies produced by her production company, Victory Productions. [2001]
4(July 23, 2007) Married for the 2nd time her longtime boyfriend & father of her 2-month-old son Sebastian Christopher Morgan.
5Her mother Chip Fields also played her mother on The Facts of Life and Living Single.
6Stepdaughter of Erv Hurd.
7Keeps in touch with her The Facts of Life (1979) co-star Mindy Cohn.
8Both Kim & her mom, Chip Fields, were guest stars on the hit '70s television show Good Times (1974), but on different episodes.
9In 1994, the producers of Living Single (1993) wrote her real-life breast reduction surgery into the script.
10Ranked #23 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"
11Recently learned that she is of Jamaican heritage and committed herself to helping Jamaican victims of Hurricane Ivan.
12Has relatives who, on their side of the family, are related to a member of the legendary oldies jazz group, The Cadillacs.
13While there were male child stars of color for years there was no successful female eqivalent until Fields came along in the mid 70s.
14Was arrested in 1999 while protesting against the police shooting of a black woman in Riverside, California.
15Graduated from Burbank High School in 1986. While there, she was a baseball manager and an office employee. She also acted in school plays.
16Graduated from Pepperdine University in 1990 with a degree in telecommunications (broadcast journalism and TV production).
17When starring as twelve-year-old Tootie on The Facts of Life (1979) she was actually nine years old.
18Older sister of Alexis Fields.
19Daughter of actress Chip Fields.
20Raised in Los Angeles.
21Owns a production company, Victory Entertainment.
22Graduated from Pepperdine University in 1993 with a degree in communications.
23Voted "Most Talented", Burbank High School class of 1986.

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Crew1995TV SeriesRegine Hunter
For Better or For Worse, World's Wackiest Wedding Disasters1995TV Movie
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1993TV SeriesMonique
Roc1993TV SeriesRuth
Martin1992TV SeriesMonica Hurd
The Golden Palace1992TV SeriesTrisha
The Facts of Life1979-1988TV SeriesDorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey / Didi
2271988TV SeriesDonna Dalton
The Facts of Life Down Under1987TV MovieDorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey
Pryor's Place1984TV SeriesRita
The Facts of Life Goes to Paris1982TV MovieDorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey
The Kid with the Broken Halo1982TV MovieTeri Desautel
Diff'rent Strokes1979-1981TV SeriesDorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey
Children of Divorce1980TV MovieDenise Williams
The Righteous Apples1980TV SeriesLaShawn
The Comeback Kid1980TV MovieMolly
Mork & Mindy1979TV SeriesPattie
Good Times1978-1979TV SeriesKim
Roots: The Next Generations1979TV Mini-SeriesLydia Haley
Baby, I'm Back1977-1978TV SeriesAngie Ellis
Have I Got a Christmas for You1977TV MovieSharon Hayes
A Question of Faith2017post-productionTheresa Newman
For Better or for Worse2014TV MovieRoseanne
A Cross to Bear2012TV MovieJoan
What to Expect When You're Expecting2012Social Worker
Monster Mutt2011Valerie Williams
Lens on Talent2010TV Series
Meet the Browns2010TV SeriesDirector / Kim
The Cleaner2008TV SeriesCarla Anders
Eve2006TV SeriesRochelle
The Comeback2005TV SeriesKim Fields
Bow2005TV Movie
One on One2004TV SeriesMs. Swain
The Division2004TV SeriesPrincipal Ogden
Miss Match2003TV SeriesSherri
The Residents of Washington Heights2002TV SeriesDr. Cheryl Drake
Me & Mrs. Jones2001Desiree
The Steve Harvey Show2001TV SeriesCorrine
The Facts of Life Reunion2001TV MovieDorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey
The Drew Carey Show2001TV SeriesKate's Double
Glow2000Miss Downey
Strong Medicine2000TV SeriesLottie
Hidden Blessings2000TV MovieCarrie McNichols
Kenan & Kel1997-1999TV SeriesMiss Horn
Uninvited Guest1999Mecca
Cupid1998TV SeriesTheresa
Living Single1993-1998TV SeriesRegine Hunter
C-Bear and Jamal1996TV Series voice

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
By Any Means2015TV Series 2 episodes
House of Payne2009-2012TV Series 8 episodes
The Rickey Smiley Show2012TV Series 3 episodes
Let's Stay Together2011TV Series 3 episodes
Meet the Browns2009-2010TV Series 31 episodes
Just Jordan2007TV Series 1 episode
2007 Anguilla Tranquility Fest2007TV Movie
A Royal Birthday2006TV Mini-Series
Eve2005TV Series 1 episode
Discovering Monk and Trane: One Night at Carnegie Hall2005TV Short documentary
Teen Talk2002TV Series
Taina2001-2002TV Series 5 episodes
Kenan & Kel1996-2000TV Series 27 episodes
100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd2000TV Series 1 episode
Living Single1997TV Series 1 episode
Silent Bomb1994Short

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Lens on Talent2010TV Series producer - 9 episodes
2007 Anguilla Tranquility Fest2007TV Movie producer
A Royal Birthday2006TV Mini-Series executive producer
Tall, Dark & Handsome2004executive producer
Teen Talk2002TV Series associate producer
Silent Bomb1994Short executive producer

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Facts of Life1983-1986TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Scarred1983performer: "Message Of The Heart", "Oasis Of Love" / writer: "Message Of The Heart", "Oasis Of Love"

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
2007 Anguilla Tranquility Fest2007TV Movie written by
A Royal Birthday2006TV Mini-Series

Assistant Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Living Single1996TV Series as Kim Fields Freeman - 1 episode

Sound Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Mulligan Farm2001sound editor

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Oprah: Where Are They Now?2016TV SeriesHerself
Greatest Hits2016TV SeriesHerself
Hollywood Today Live2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest Co-Hostess
Dancing with the Stars2016TV SeriesHerself - Contestant
The Real Housewives of Atlanta2016TV SeriesHerself
Entertainment Tonight2010-2016TV SeriesHerself
Extra2016TV SeriesHerself
Good Morning America2011-2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest / Herself
Home & Family2016TV SeriesHerself
Dish Nation2016TV SeriesHerself
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You2016DocumentaryHerself
The Insider2015TV SeriesHerself
The Dr. Oz Show2015TV SeriesHerself
Access Hollywood Live2015TV SeriesHerself
The Wendy Williams Show2011-2015TV SeriesHerself
The View2014TV SeriesHerself
The Doctors2013TV Series
The Real2013TV SeriesHerself
Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D2012Documentary shortHerself
Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy2012TV MovieHerself
The 9th Annual TV Land Awards2011TV SpecialHerself
2010 Soul Train Awards2010TV SpecialHerself
Hot 50 of 2010 Countdown2010TV Mini-SeriesHerself
The Mo'Nique Show2010TV SeriesHerself
My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage2010DocumentaryHerself
Living Single: The Reunion Show2008TV MovieHerself
2007 Trumpet Awards2007TV SpecialHerself
Def Poetry2004TV Series documentaryHerself
Good Day Live2004TV SeriesHerself
Essence Awards2003TV Movie documentaryHerself
9th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards2003TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
3rd Annual BET Awards2003TV Special documentaryHerself
Intimate Portrait2001-2003TV Series documentaryHerself
Cedric the Entertainer Presents2003TV SeriesHerself
Star Dates2003TV SeriesHerself
I Love the '80s2002TV Series documentaryHerself
NBC 75th Anniversary Special2002TV SpecialHerself
Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television2002TV Movie documentaryHerself
The 3rd Annual Family Television Awards2001TV SpecialHerself
Biography2001TV Series documentaryHerself
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire2001TV SeriesHerself
Child Stars: Their Story2000TV Movie documentaryHerself
Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 52000TV Movie documentaryHerself
Hollywood Squares1998TV SeriesHerself
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1995TV SeriesHerself
The 1993 Billboard Music Awards1993TV SpecialHerself (uncredited)
The Arsenio Hall Show1993TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards1992TV SpecialHerself
The Chuck Woolery Show1991TV SeriesHerself
The New Hollywood Squares1987-1989TV SeriesHerself
The 10th Annual Black Achievement Awards1989TV SpecialHerself
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars1988TV SeriesHerself
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1988TV SeriesHerself
Ebony/Jet Showcase1983-1988TV SeriesHerself
20th NAACP Image Awards1988TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
Kids Have Rights Too!1988Video shortHerself
Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus1987TV SpecialHerself - Performer
The Wil Shriner Show1987TV SeriesHerself
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids: Easter in Rome1987TV MovieHerself
The 8th Annual Black Achievement Awards1987TV SpecialHerself
Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party1986TV Special
NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration1986TV Special documentaryHerself
One to Grow On1986TV Series shortHerself
The 7th Annual Black Achievement Awards1986TV SpecialHerself
Body Language1984-1985TV SeriesHerself
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration1985TV Movie documentaryHerself
Battle of the Network Stars XVII1984TV SpecialHerself - NBC Team
Hot Potato1984TV SeriesHerself
New American Bandstand 19651984TV SeriesHerself
Battle of the Network Stars XVI1984TV SpecialHerself - NBC Team
The 5th Annual Black Achievement Awards1984TV SpecialHerself
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team1984TV MovieHerself - Performer
Family Feud1984TV SeriesHerself
Go1983TV SeriesHerself
Breakaway1983TV SeriesHerself
An Evening at the Improv1982TV SeriesGuest host
The Regis Philbin Show1981TV SeriesHerself
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade1981TV MovieHerself
Good Evening, Captain1981TV SpecialHerself
The John Davidson Show1981TV SeriesHerself
Betcha Don't Know1981TV SeriesHerself
Soul Train1980TV Series documentaryHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Extra2016TV SeriesHerself
Entertainment Tonight2015TV SeriesHerself
Biography2005-2010TV Series documentaryTootie Ramsey in 'The Facts of Life'
50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up2005TV Movie documentaryHerself

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1982Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young Comedienne - Motion Picture or TelevisionThe Facts of Life (1979)
1981Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young ComedienneThe Facts of Life (1979)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2007TV Land AwardTV Land AwardsMost Beautiful BracesThe Facts of Life (1979)
2001Black ReelBlack Reel AwardsNetwork/Cable - Best Supporting ActressHidden Blessings (2000)
1996Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesLiving Single (1993)
1985Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young Actress in a Television Comedy SeriesThe Facts of Life (1979)
1984Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young Actress in a Comedy SeriesThe Facts of Life (1979)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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