Kim Fields is an American actress and film director who has a net worth of 6 million dollars. Kim has made most of her fortune through her career in show business. She is known for her role as Tootie in the sitcom The Facts of Life. This is the role that brought her into the limelight and curved her path as an actress. However, she went on to appear in several other shows, including Living Single and The Upshaws.
Early life
Kim Fields was born in 1969 in New York City. Her mother, Chip Fields, was an actress, and she influenced her to pursue an acting career. Kim had one sister who also ventured into acting. Kim started as a child actress, appearing in some shows and commercials.
Career
Kim Fields began her acting career as a child actress. She first appeared in the show Good Times. Despite appearing in just two episodes, she garnered attention, leading to several other roles. In early 1978, she appeared in the sitcom Baby, I’m Back. Kim also appeared in several commercials before finally landing her breakthrough role in 1979.
In 1979, Kim Fields started playing Dorothy “Tootie” Ramsey on The Facts of Life. He appeared on the show for nearly and decade and was known for the catchphrase, “We’re in troouuble!” At the beginning of the show, Kim was very short, and the producers and directors had to put her on skates to ensure she appeared well. While still appearing on the show, she auditioned for a role in Diff’rent Strokes, but she lost it to Gary Coleman due to her height.
Besides, while playing Tootie, Kim released two music singles, but they were minor hits. After her time at the show, Kim decided to take a break from acting and focus on other things, including her college education. After completing her education at Pepperdine University, Kim returned to acting and appeared in an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. After that, she had a role in Living Single, where she portrayed Regina Hunter for five years. In this show, she appeared alongside her real mother, who played the role of her mother on the show.
Kim Fields also appeared in The Golden Palace, One on One, The Comeback, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and The Upshaws.
Other Ventures
Besides acting, Kim Fields has engaged in various projects; she worked on several projects with her husband, Christopher Morgan. Kim and her husband partnered and directed Holiday Love, a Christmas special.
Kim Fields also participated in Dancing With the Stars; she partnered with Sasha Farber and was eliminated before the finals as they finished in eighth place.
Net Worth
Kim Fields’ net worth of 6 million is a statement of her hard work. Additionally, in her journey to achieving financial success, she did not forget about her dreams. She wanted to complete her college, and despite being at the peak of her career, she had to take a break and focus on her studies. Nevertheless, she has managed to achieve financial success.
