Who Is Kim Richards? Wiki, TV Show, Net Worth, 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' And Facts You Need To Know

Kim Richards had lived a full Hollywood life by the times fans were introduced to her on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'. With a career that started in acting when she was only 13 years old, Kim Richards went on to appear in many movies and hit television series'. However, the story of Kim Richards began on September 19, 1964 in Mineola, New York when her parents Kathleen Mary and Kenneth Edwin Richards welcomed their beautiful daughter into the world. Five years later, 1969, Kim Richards' became a big sister when her younger sister Kyle Richards was born. Her parents would divorce in 1972 and her mother would go on to remarry. Richards also has one older sister from her mother's previous marriage. That sister Kathy Hilton who just so happens to be the mother of Nicky and Paris Hilton.

The career of Kim Richards began with television commercials when she was only a baby. Her career took a major shift, however, when she was 13 years old and she appeared in 'Nanny and the Professor', a TV show that she was a part of for one year. During that time, Kim Richards began obtaining many movie roles including Disney's 'Escape to Witch Mountain'. She made a name for herself in the Disney Studios in both film and television and she would later become one of the most famous child stars of Hollywood.

Kim Richards became one of the Disney kids starring in televsion shows like 'Whiz Kid Capers', 'The Wonderful World of Disney', 'The FBI', 'Here We Go Again', and 'Alice' to name a few. Here's a full list of Kim Richards' TV show appearances: 1. 'Nanny and the Professor' (1970-71) 2. 'The Wonderful World of Disney' (1971-76) 3. 'The FBI' (1972) 4. 'Here We Go Again' (1973) 5. ABC 'After School Specials' (1973-77) 6. 'Police Story' (1974) 7. 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974) 8. 'Benjamin Franklin' (1974) 9. 'Emergency!' (1974) 10. 'The Streets of San Francisco' (1975) 11. 'Medical Story' (1975) 12. 'Sara' (1976) 13. 'The Rockford Files' (1976) 14. 'Police Woman' (1976) 15. 'Family' (1976) 16. 'Medical Center' (1976) 17. 'James at 15/16' (1977-78) 18. 'Hizzonner' (1979) 19. 'Diff'rent Strokes' (1979) 20. 'Hello, Larry' (1979-80) 21. 'The Love Boat' (1982) 22. 'CHiPs' (1982) 23. 'Alice' (1982) 24. 'Magnum P.I.' (1982) 25. 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1983) 26. 'The Mississippi' (1984) 27. 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' (2010-17)

Of course with a renowned television career, Kim Richards also had a strong acting career on the silver screen. Here's a list of her famous movies: 1. 'The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove' (1971) 2. 'Nanny and the Professor' (1972) 3. 'Nanny and the Professor and the Phantom of the Circus '(1973) 4. 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1973) 5. 'Alvin the Magnificent' (1973) 6. 'Return of the Big Cat' (1974) 7. 'Escape to Witch Mountain' (1975) 8. 'No Deposit, No Return' (1976) 9. 'Assault on Precinct 13' (1976) 10. 'Raid on Entebbe' (1977) 11. 'The Car' (1977) 12. 'Return from Witch Mountain' (1978) 13. 'Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell' (1978) 14. 'Meatballs: Part II' 15. 'Tuff Turf' (1985) 16. 'Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!' (2015)

For most fans of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', Kim Richards was their favorite character on the show. Most had not known of the actresses profound career and were lost in the chaos of her life. However, the 'Tuff Turf' actress had a well established resume prior to making her appearance on the hit franchise back in 2010. As fans can see, prior to making her appearance on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' and making her private life public, Kim Richards had gone from being a Disney kid, to a respected actress, and successful entrepreneur. Nothing, however, could spare the 'Meatballs Part II' actress from the sabotage portrayed on the hit television show. For Kim Richards, being in front of the camera was natural as her famous acting career that began when she was just a teenager. She certainly wasn't when it came to sharing her thoughts and feelings towards other cast mates, events of her private life, and financial issues related to her business decisions. For true fans of the 'Tuff Turf' and 'Meatballs Part II' actress, her portrayal on the hit television show 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' was unfair. The show displayed a chaotic, erratic, unstable Kim Richards that seemed to not be able to handle life's challenges. However, fans of Kim Richards who follow her on social media find that she is a great mother, honorable friend, and wonderful person overall. The entertainment factor of the hit television show 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' overtook the life of Kim Richards and she later made an exit from the show.

Since her exit from the television show 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', Kim Richards has held a quiet life away from the public eye. She now takes the time to enjoy her days with her children and close friends. However, recent reports of Kim Richards' financial woes have made headlines reporting that the actress owes over $100 thousand dollars in unpaid taxes. With a reported net worth of $100 thousand dollrs, repaying the unpaid taxes may be a problem.

1. Kim Richards' fiance was murdered in 1991. His name was John Collett and he was a salesman. 2. According to the book, 'House of Hilton', Kim Richards along with her sisters, Kyle Richards and Kathy Hilton were "forced" to marry rich men. 3. Kim Richards has battled alcoholism for many years, resulting in her life coach quitting on her. 4. Kim Richards began acting at the tender age of four months. 5. Kim Richards is a Virgo.

With all she's overcome, recent unpaid taxes are the least of worries for the 'Escape to Witch Mountain' actress. Kim Richards may have many years ahead of her, but her number one focus is motherhood and rebuilding a happy, fulfilled life for herself.