Kim Fields facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kim Fields
Fields in 2019
Born	(1969-05-12) May 12, 1969 (age 56) New York City, New York, U.S.
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 (born May 12, 1969) is an American actress and director who has been on television for many years. She became famous as a child actress in the 1970s and 1980s. Many people know her for playing Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey on the popular TV show The Facts of Life.

As an adult, Fields starred in the hit comedy series Living Single as the fashion-loving Regine Hunter. She also started directing TV shows, including the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel. Today, she stars in the Netflix series The Upshaws.

A Star from a Young Age

Kim Fields started her acting career very early. Before her big break, she appeared in a TV commercial for Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. She also had a small role on the TV show Good Times, where she acted alongside a young Janet Jackson.

The Facts of Life

In 1979, Fields landed the role that would make her a star: Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey in The Facts of Life. The show was a "spin-off," meaning it was created from another show called Diff'rent Strokes, where her character first appeared.

Fields was very short when the show started. To make her appear taller on camera, the producers had her wear roller skates during the first season. Her character was known for the catchphrase, "We're in troouu-ble!" which fans still remember today.

During her time on the show, Fields also explored music. In 1984, she released two songs, "He Loves Me He Loves Me Not" and "Dear Michael."

Career as an Adult

After The Facts of Life ended in 1988, Fields took a break from acting to go to college. She earned a degree from Pepperdine University.

Living Single

In 1993, Fields returned to television in a big way. She starred as Regine Hunter in the popular Fox sitcom Living Single. The show was about a group of friends living in New York City. Her real-life mother, Chip Fields, even played her character's mom on the show. Living Single was a huge success and ran for five years.

Becoming a Director

After Living Single, Fields decided to work behind the camera. Using the skills she learned in college, she began directing television shows. She directed many episodes of the Nickelodeon show Kenan & Kel, and even appeared in a couple of them. She also directed episodes of other popular shows, like Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Let's Stay Together.

Fields in 2011

Recent Work and Reality TV

Fields has continued to act in movies and guest-star on TV shows. In 2015, she joined the cast of the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta for one season.

In 2016, she competed on the popular show Dancing with the Stars. She was paired with professional dancer Sasha Farber, and they finished in 8th place.

Since 2021, Fields has starred as Regina Upshaw in the Netflix comedy series The Upshaws.

Personal Life

Kim Fields was married to film producer Johnathon Freeman from 1995 to 2001.

On May 4, 2007, she had her first son, Sebastian Alexander Morgan, with her then-boyfriend, actor Christopher Morgan. The couple got married in a private ceremony on July 23, 2007. They welcomed their second son, Quincy Xavier Morgan, on December 3, 2013.

Filmography

Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Kim Fields has been in.

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Kim Fields para niños