Childhood and Education Journey of Kim Richards in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Kim Richards. A timeline of key moments.

Kim Richards is an American former child actress and television personality known for her early roles in *Nanny and the Professor*, *Little House on the Prairie*, and the *Witch Mountain* films. She gained renewed fame as a principal cast member on *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* from seasons 1-5, also appearing as a guest in later seasons. Her career spans acting and reality television.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

September 19, 1964: Kim Richards Born

On September 19, 1964, Kim Richards was born. She is an American former child actress and television personality.

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1972: Parents' Separation

In 1972, Kim Richards' parents, Kathleen Mary and Kenneth Edwin Richards, separated. Her mother later remarried.

1985: Marriage to Monty Brinson

In 1985, Kim Richards married Monty Brinson, a supermarket-franchise heir and poker player.

February 21, 1986: Birth of Daughter Brooke Ashley

On February 21, 1986, Kim Richards and Monty Brinson had their daughter, Brooke Ashley.

1988: Marriage to Gregg Davis

In 1988, Kim Richards married Gregg Davis, the son of petroleum mogul Marvin Davis.

March 16, 1990: Birth of Daughter Whitney Nicole Davis

On March 16, 1990, Kim Richards and Gregg Davis had their daughter, Whitney Nicole Davis.

May 26, 1991: Birth of Son Chad Austin Davis

On May 26, 1991, Kim Richards and Gregg Davis had their son, Chad Austin Davis.

October 28, 1991: John Collett's Murder

On October 28, 1991, Kim Richards' boyfriend, John J. Collett, was murdered. He was shot while on the phone with her.

August 23, 1995: Birth of Daughter Kimberly Collette Jackson

On August 23, 1995, Kim Richards and John Jackson had their daughter, Kimberly Collette Jackson.

April 15, 2015: Arrest at Beverly Hills Hotel

On April 15, 2015, Kim Richards was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel and charged with trespassing, public intoxication, resisting an officer, and battery on a police officer.