Kim Fields, born in 1969, is an American television director, actress, and former child star. She began her career in the entertainment industry at the age of five. A native of New York City, Kim was raised in a creative environment that encouraged artistic expression from an early age. She is the daughter of renowned actress Chip Fields and the older sister of actress Alexis Fields.
Fields’ first appearance on screen was on the educational children's program Sesame Street. After her parents divorced, she moved with her mother to Los Angeles when she was seven years old, a move intended to create more opportunities for her growing career.
Kim Fields attended Burbank High School, where she was recognized for her academic talents and extracurricular involvement. She later pursued higher education at Pepperdine University, where she earned a degree in Communications. Her academic achievements complemented her career, equipping her with a strong foundation for her later work as a television director and producer.
Fields rose to fame through a series of notable roles in popular television shows. Her breakout role came as Dorothy “Tootie” Ramsey on the hit series The Facts of Life, a character she portrayed from childhood through her teens. This role thrust her into the national spotlight and made her a household name during the show’s run from 1979 to 1988.
Prior to and during her time on The Facts of Life, she also appeared in shows like Good Times and Baby, I’m Back. An appearance on Diff’rent Strokes as Tootie helped bridge the two shows. She also featured in other productions including Roots: The Next Generations and Mork & Mindy.
| Birth Date: | 12 May, 1969 |
| Age: | 50 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Screenwriter Television director |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| Education: | Pepperdine University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress, singer and director |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
