Kim Fields facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kim Fields
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| Born | May 12, 1969 |
| 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 Upshaws |
| Spouse(s) |
Johnathon Franklin Freeman
(m. 1995; div. 2001)Christopher Morgan
(m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Chip Fields (mother) |
Kim Fields Morgan is a famous American actress and director. She first became known as a child actress on the TV show Good Times. She became even more famous for her role as Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey in the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and its spin-off The Facts of Life.
Later, Kim Fields took on more grown-up roles, like Regine Hunter on the sitcom Living Single. She also started working as a director for shows like Kenan & Kel and Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Today, she stars in the Netflix series The Upshaws.
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Kim Fields' Acting Journey
Before The Facts of Life, Kim Fields was in a sitcom called Baby, I'm Back. She also appeared in a TV commercial for Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. She was even on two episodes of Good Times as a friend of Penny, played by Janet Jackson.
Becoming Tootie Ramsey
Kim Fields played Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey on The Facts of Life from 1979 to 1988. Many people still remember her famous line, "We're in troouu-ble!" When the show started, Kim was very short. So, the producers had her wear roller skates in the first season. This helped them film her more easily.
During her time on The Facts of Life, Kim also tried singing. She released two songs, "He Loves Me He Loves Me Not" and "Dear Michael."
From Teen Star to Adult Roles
In 1993, Kim Fields got a main role in the popular sitcom Living Single. She played Regina "Reginé" Hunter. In a cool twist, her real-life mother, Chip Fields, played her character's mom on the show!
After Living Single ended, Kim Fields started directing. She used her degree from Pepperdine University to work behind the camera.
Directing and Guest Appearances
Kim Fields directed many episodes of the show Kenan & Kel. She even appeared in two episodes of that show herself. She has also directed episodes for other sitcoms like Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns and Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
She has also made guest appearances on many TV shows. These include One on One and Martin. In 2007, she had a fun reunion with her Facts of Life co-star Lisa Whelchel on a TV show. It was the first time they had seen each other in six years!
Recent Projects and Reality TV
Kim Fields has worked on projects with her husband, Christopher Morgan. In 2010, they produced and directed a Christmas TV special called Holiday Love. This show aired on TV One.
In 2015, Kim joined the cast of the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta for its eighth season. She decided not to return for another season. In 2016, she also competed on Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Sasha Farber. They finished in 8th place.
In 2017, Kim Fields starred in a Christian film called A Question of Faith. This was her first big role in a movie. Since May 2021, she has been starring in the Netflix series The Upshaws.
Kim Fields' Family Life
Kim Fields was married to film producer Johnathon Franklin Freeman from 1995 to 2001. She later married Broadway actor Christopher Morgan in 2007.
Kim and Christopher have two sons. Their first son, Sebastian Alexander Morgan, was born in 2007. They shared the news about their son in People magazine. In 2013, they welcomed their second son, Quincy Xavier Morgan.
Kim Fields' Film Roles
Kim Fields has acted in many movies and TV films throughout her career. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Have I Got a Christmas for You | Sharon Hayes | TV movie |
| 1980 | The Comeback Kid | Molly | TV movie |
| Children of Divorce | Denise Williams | TV movie | |
| 1982 | The Kid with the Broken Halo | Teri Desautel | TV movie |
| The Facts of Life Goes to Paris | Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey | TV movie | |
| 1987 | The Facts of Life Down Under | Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey | TV movie |
| 1999 | Uninvited Guest | Mecca | |
| 2000 | Hidden Blessings | Carrie McNichols | TV movie |
| Glow | Miss Downey | ||
| 2001 | Me & Mrs. Jones | Desiree | |
| The Facts of Life Reunion | Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey | TV movie | |
| 2010 | Monster Mutt | Valerie Williams | TV movie |
| 2012 | What to Expect When You're Expecting | Social Worker | |
| A Cross to Bear | Joan | TV movie | |
| 2014 | For Better or For Worse | Roseanne | TV movie |
| 2017 | A Question of Faith | Theresa Newman | |
| Wrapped Up In Christmas | Courtney Widmore | TV movie | |
| 2018 | Merry Wish-Mas | Celine | TV movie |
| 2019 | You Light Up My Christmas | Emma Simmons | TV movie |
| 2021 | Adventures in Christmasing | Parker Baldwin | |
| 2024 | The Gutter | Vicki |
Kim Fields' Television Appearances
Kim Fields has appeared in many television shows, both as a main character and a guest star.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Baby... I'm Back! | Angie Ellis | Main Cast |
| 1978-79 | Good Times | Kim | Recurring Cast: Season 6 |
| 1979 | Roots: The Next Generations | Lydia Haley | Episode: "Part VI (1939-1950)" |
| Mork & Mindy | Patti | Episode: "Mork's Health Hints" | |
| 1979-81 | Diff'rent Strokes | Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey | Guest: Seasons 1-3, Recurring Cast: Season 4 |
| 1979-88 | The Facts of Life | Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey | Main Cast |
| 1980 | Soul Train | Herself | Episode: "Cameo/Edmund Sylvers/Kim Fields/The Spinners" |
| The Righteous Apples | LaShawn | Episode: "A Dream Fulfilled" | |
| 1983 | Go | Herself | Recurring Guest |
| 1984 | American Bandstand | Herself | Episode: "Episode #27.29" |
| Hot Potato | Herself | Recurring Guest | |
| Family Feud | Herself | Episode: "Super Teens" | |
| Pryor's Place | Rita | Episode: "Cousin Rita" | |
| 1984-85 | Body Language | Herself | Recurring Guest |
| 1986 | One to Grow On | Herself | Episode: "Try New Things" |
| 1987 | Wordplay | Herself | Recurring Guest |
| 1987-89 | The New Hollywood Squares | Herself/Panelist | Recurring Guest |
| 1988 | Disneyland | Herself | Episode: "Disneyland's All-Star Comedy Circus" |
| 227 | Donna Dalton | Episode: "The Roommate" | |
| 1988-89 | Win, Lose or Draw | Herself | Recurring Guest |
| 1992 | The Golden Palace | Trisha | Episode: "Can't Stand Losing You" |
| Martin | Monica Hurd | Episode: "Radio Days" | |
| 1993 | Roc | Ruth | Episode: "Second Time Around" |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Monique | Episode: "The Best Laid Plans" | |
| 1993-97 | Living Single | Regina "Regine" Hunter | Main Cast |
| 1994 | An Evening at the Improv | Herself/Host | Episode: "Episode #15.3" |
| 1995 | The Crew | Regina "Regine" Hunter | Episode: "The Mating Season" |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Herself | Episode: "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll" | |
| 1996 | C Bear and Jamal | Maya (voice) | Main Cast |
| 1997-99 | Kenan & Kel | Miss Horn | Guest Cast: Seasons 2 & 4 |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares | Herself/Panelist | Recurring Guest |
| Cupid | Theresa | Episode: "Hung Jury" | |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine | Lottie | Episode: "Side Effects" |
| 2001 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? | Herself | Episode: "Classic TV Edition, Show 1 & 2" |
| Biography | Herself | Episode: "Kim Fields: A Little Somethin' Somethin'" | |
| Intimate Portrait | Herself | Episode: "Kim Fields" | |
| The Drew Carey Show | Kate's Double | Episode: "What's Wrong with This Episode IV" | |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey | Episode: "The Facts of Life Reunion" | |
| The Steve Harvey Show | Cousin Chloe | Episode: "Dissin' Cousins" | |
| 2002 | Inside TV Land | Herself | Episode: "Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television - Variety" |
| I Love the '80s | Ms. Swain | Episode: "1980" & "1981" | |
| 2003 | Star Dates | Herself | Episode: "Kim Fields" |
| Cedric the Entertainer Presents | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.12" | |
| Intimate Portrait | Herself | Episode: "Gladys Knight" | |
| Miss Match | Elizabeth Greene | Episode: "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" | |
| 2004 | Def Poetry Jam | Herself | Episode: "Episode #4.5" |
| The Division | Principal Theresa Ogden | Episode: "Zero Tolerance: Part 1 & 2" | |
| One on One | Ms. Swain | Guest Cast: Seasons 3-4 | |
| 2005 | The Comeback | Herself | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2006 | Eve | Rochelle | Episode: "Banishing Acts" |
| 2008 | The Cleaner | Carla Anders | Episode: "Lie with Me" |
| 2009 | Whatever Happened To? | Herself | Episode: "Roommates" |
| 2010 | Lens on Talent | Herself | Episode: "Race Relations" |
| Hot 50 of 2010 Countdown | Herself | Episode: "20 to 10... El DeBarge, Lalah Hathaway, Kim Fields, Ginuwine, Kem" | |
| Meet the Browns | Director | Episode: "Meet the Neelys" | |
| 2015-16 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Herself | Main Cast: Season 8 |
| 2016 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself/Contestant | Contestant: Season 22 |
| Hollywood Today Live | Herself/Guest Co-Host | Episode: "May 27, 2016" | |
| Greatest Hits | Herself | Episode: "Greatest Hits: 1990–1995" | |
| American Masters | Herself | Episode: "Norman Lear: Just Another Version Of You" | |
| 2017 | Battle of the Network Stars | Herself/Contestant | Episode: "TV Sitcoms vs. TV Kids" |
| Dish Nation | Herself/Guest Co-Host | Episode: "Episode #6.21" & "#6.83" | |
| Living the Dream | Rhoda | Main Cast: Season 1 | |
| 2018 | Celebrity Family Feud | Herself | Episode: "Team Vanilla Ice vs Kim Fields and Team Ice-T & Coco vs Vivica A. Fox" |
| 2019 | Cobra Kai | Sandra Robinson | Episode: "The Moment of Truth" |
| 2019-20 | The Very Very Best of the 70s | Herself | Recurring Guest |
| 2020 | Insecure | Mabel | Episode: "Lowkey Trippin" |
| 2021 | Entertainment Tonight | Herself/Guest Co-Host | Episode: "Kevin Hart Exclusive!" |
| History of the Sitcom | Herself | Recurring Guest | |
| Live in Front of a Studio Audience | Herself | Episode: "The Facts of Life" & "Diff'rent Strokes" | |
| 2021- | The Upshaws | Regina Upshaw | Main Cast |
| 2022 | To Tell the Truth | Herself/Panelist | Episode: "Oliver Hudson, Kim Fields and London Hughes" |
| Name That Tune | Herself/Contestant | Episode: "The Good, the Shag, and the 90210 Icons" | |
| The Talk | Herself/Guest Co-Host | Episode: "Marcia Gay Harden/Kim Fields/Kym Whitley" | |
| 2023 | Celebrity Wheel of Fortune | Herself/Celebrity Contestant | Episode: "Kel Mitchell, Kim Fields and Penn Jillette" |
| 2024 | Impractical Jokers | Herself | Episode: "Kim Fields" |
Kim Fields' Music Video Appearances
Kim Fields has also appeared in music videos for different artists.
| Year | Artist | Song | Notes |
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| 1989 | The Boys | "A Little Romance" | |
| 1994 | Boyz II Men | "On Bended Knee" | Nathan's Girlfriend |
| 2021 | Tito Jackson | "Love One Another" |
Kim Fields' Directing Work
Beyond acting, Kim Fields has directed many television episodes and other projects.
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1996–97 | Living Single | 2 episodes |
| 1996–2000 | Kenan & Kel | 27 episodes |
| 2000 | Noah Knows Best | Episode: "Lost Night" |
| 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd | Episode: "April Fools" | |
| 2001–02 | Taina | 5 episodes |
| 2002 | Teen Talk | |
| 2005 | Discoverin Monk and Trane: One Night at Carnegie Hall | Short |
| Eve | Episode: "Break Up to Make-Up" | |
| 2006 | A Royal Birthday | Miniseries |
| 2007 | Just Jordan | Episode: "Krumpshakers" |
| 2007 Anguilla Tranquility Fest | Short | |
| 2007–22 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | 39 episodes |
| 2011 | Let's Stay Together | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | The Rickey Smiley Show | |
| 2015 | By Any Means | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Raven's Home | Episode: "Bah Humbugged" |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Young Dylan | 5 episodes |
| 2021 | The Ms. Pat Show | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | All The Queen's Men | 7 episodes |
| 2021–23 | That Girl Lay Lay | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | Haus of Vicious | 8 episodes |
| 2023 | The Upshaws | Episode: "Treading Water" |
| 2024 | Extended Family | Episode: "The Consequences of Writing Things Down" |
See also
In Spanish: Kim Fields para niños
