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Kim Fields
American actress and television director
Kim Fields Morgan (néeFields, formerly Freeman) is an American actress and director. She first gained fame as a child actress on the television series Good Times (1978–1979), and rose to greater prominence for her role as Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey in the NBCsitcomDiff'rent Strokes (1979–1981), as well as its spin-off The Facts of Life (1979–1988).
Fields made her transition into mature roles as Regine Hunter on the Fox sitcom Living Single (1993–1998). Afterwards, she began work as a director on the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel, as well as Tyler Perry's House of Payne. She currently stars in the Netflix original series The Upshaws (2021–present).
Career
[edit]Before appearing on The Facts of Life, Fields co-starred in a short-lived sitcom called Baby, I'm Back with Demond Wilson and Denise Nicholas, and she appeared in a television commercial for Mrs. Butterworth's syrup.[2][3&# • Actress At a Glance… Sources As an actress, director, singer, CEO, radio show host, acting teacher, and more, Kim Fields has shown herself to be full of surprising talent. In a professional career that has spanned nearly her entire life, Fields has always been on the lookout for new challenges. Unlike many young Hollywood performers, she has eschewed the party scene in favor of putting her energy into her work. Born Kim Victoria Fields on May 12, 1969, in New York City, Fields first appeared on television at the age of five on Sesame Street. As a young child, she also appeared in commercials, most notably for Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup. Her parents divorced when she was very young, and her mother, Laverne, moved her daughter to Los Angeles when Kim was seven. Shortly after the move, both mother and daughter obtained steady work as actressses. Fields’s father also relocated to California, moving to San Bernadino. Unlike most child actor • Quick facts for kids Kim Fields Fields in 2019 New York City, New York Johnathon Franklin Freeman Christopher Morgan Kim Fields Morgan (néeFields, formerly Freeman) is an American actress and director. She first gained fame as a child actress on the television series Good Times (1978–1979), and rose to greater prominence for her role as Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey in the NBCsitcomDiff'rent Strokes (1979–1981), as well as its spin-off The Facts of Life (1979–1988). Fields made her transition into mature roles as Regine Hunter on the Fox sitcom Living
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Born (1969-05-12) May 12, 1969 (age 55) Other names Kim Fields Freeman Education Pepperdine University (BA) Occupation Actress, director Years active 1977–present Known for The Facts of Life
Living Single
Real Housewives of Atlanta
The UpshawsSpouse(s) Children 2 Parent(s) Chip Fields (mother)