Probably one of the most recognizable faces in the world of television, Kim Victoria Fields-Morgan has made her mark on sitcoms such as The Facts of Life and Living Single, as well as in the Netflix original series The Upshaws. She’s also a director, and has written and produced numerous films. Here’s a quick guide to her life and career.
Early life
Known for her role as Tootie Ramsey on The Facts of Life, Kim Fields has had a long and successful career. She is also a director and author. Aside from working on many projects on the big screen, Fields has also appeared on TV shows such as Dancing With the Stars, One on One, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Kim Fields’ early life started in the Harlem district of New York City. She was born into an acting family. Her mother was an actress, and her father was also in show business. She and her mum moved to Los Angeles when she was seven years old.
After graduating from high school, Fields studied at Pepperdine University. She studied communications and film. She also worked as a manager for a baseball team. In addition, she acted in school plays. At 14, Fields came to know God.
She later became involved in politics and worked on Jesse Jackson’s political campaign. She also guest-starred on shows like UPN’s One on One and HBO’s The Comeback. In 1999, Fields was arrested during a protest in Riverside. She was accused of reaching for a weapon.
TV roles
Besides starring in the cheesy Baby, I’m Back and the sleazy but popular The Golden Palace, Kim Fields has been in the biz long enough to be considered a professional, not just a professional actress. She has starred in films such as The Jersey and has appeared on television shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, The Secret Life of the American Girl, and Family Guy. Besides being an actress, she is also a director, and a jack of all trades.
She may have been born in New York City, but Kim Fields grew up in Burbank, California, where she attended high school in the 70s. She has also been known to make the occasional foray into Hollywood, where she appeared in the film Farrah Fawcett’s Magic Touch and has sung on the hit musical, Hairspray. The actress has been married to Johnathon Franklin Freeman since 16 July 1995, and the two have two sons.
Relationships
Considering that she has been married at least twice, Kim Fields has been through a lot in her personal life. But, she has also had plenty of ups and downs in her career. She’s played several TV shows and blockbuster movies. She also has two kids with husband Christopher Morgan.
Kim Fields’ first husband was Johnathon Franklin Freeman. They split in 2001, but were happy together. They had no children together. However, he was a film producer and businessman.
In 2007, Kim Fields married Broadway actor Christopher Morgan. They were married for 17 years. They have two kids together, Sebastian Alexander Morgan and Quincy M.E.. Christopher and Kim have worked together on projects and have also promoted charitable foundations. They have also attended press events together.
Kim Fields has a younger sister called Alexis. She also has a mother, Laverne Fields. Her mother is a famous actress and singer. She has also directed several films.
Life book
Having been in the entertainment industry for over 40 years, Kim Fields is a veteran actress. She has worked on a variety of shows, including The Facts of Life, Living Single, Dancing with the Stars, and the Real Housewives of Atlanta. She has also been a wife and mother.
Fields found her faith at a young age. Her mother was an actress, and she helped keep Fields on track when she had her own self-doubt. Fields has since discovered God in every facet of her life. In her new book, Fields describes her life and career with honesty and gratitude. She also talks about moments of self-discovery. Her stories are honest and fun.
The book is published by FaithWords. The company is a Christian publishing house. Fields has teamed up with Todd Gold to write this memoir. The book includes spoken word poetry, and has an empowerment message. It is a fresh take on a genre that is over saturated with “Look-Who-I-Know” stories.