Kim Fields: Child Star to Director

• Born Kim Victoria Fields on May 12, 1969, in New York City.
• Began acting career at a young age, appearing in commercials by age five.
• Landed breakout role as Thelma Evans on “Good Times” (1979) at the age of ten.
• Achieved further fame as Dorothy “Tootie” Ramsey on “Diff’rent Strokes” (1979-1981) and “The Facts of Life” (1979-1988).
• Maintained a successful television career throughout the 80s and 90s, appearing in shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
• Known for her bravery in incorporating her breast reduction surgery into a storyline on “Living Single” (1994).
• Expanded her repertoire by directing episodes of the sitcom “One on One” in 2002.
• Remains a beloved and talented figure in the entertainment industry.