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Kim Richards

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.

2 hours ago : Kyle Richards sues sister Kim Richards to evict her from LA condo.

Kyle Richards sued her sister Kim Richards to evict her from an L.A. condo. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star's action became public.

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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1970: Nanny and the Professor

From 1970 to 1971, Kim Richards starred as Prudence Everett in the television series Nanny and the Professor.

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1971: Nanny and the Professor

From 1970 to 1971, Kim Richards starred as Prudence Everett in the television series Nanny and the Professor.

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1972: Parents' Separation

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

1974: Whiz Kid Capers series

In 1974, Kim Richards appeared in Disney's Whiz Kid Capers series in the television movie 'The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton'.

1974: Little House on the Prairie

In 1974, Kim Richards played Olga in Little House on the Prairie.

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1975: Escape to Witch Mountain

In 1975, Kim Richards played Tina Malone in Escape to Witch Mountain.

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1976: Whiz Kid Capers series

In 1976, Kim Richards appeared in Disney's Whiz Kid Capers series in the television movie 'The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper'.

1976: Assault on Precinct 13

In the 1976 film Assault on Precinct 13, Kim Richards played a young girl who was murdered.

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1977: The Car

In 1977, Kim Richards and her sister Kyle played sisters in the thriller film The Car.

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1977: Return from Witch Mountain

In 1977, Kim Richards reprised her role as Tina Malone in Return from Witch Mountain.

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1978: Return from Witch Mountain

In 1978, Kim Richards starred as Tina in the movie 'Return from Witch Mountain'.

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1978: Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell

In 1978, Kim Richards teamed up with Ike Eisenmann in the made-for-television movie Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell.

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1979: Hello, Larry

From 1979–80, Kim Richards starred in the short-lived television series Hello, Larry.

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1984: Meatballs Part II

In 1984, Kim Richards appeared in Meatballs Part II as a young adult.

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1985: Tuff Turf

In 1985, Kim Richards appeared in Tuff Turf as a young adult.

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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.

1990: Escape (Film Co-Production)

In 1990, Kim Richards co-produced the film Escape, along with then-husband G. Monty Brinson.

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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.

1992: Relationship with John Jackson

From 1992 to 1996, Kim Richards was in a relationship with aircraft-parts supplier John Jackson.

August 23, 1995: Birth of Daughter Kimberly Collette Jackson

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

1996: End of relationship with John Jackson

From 1992 to 1996, Kim Richards was in a relationship with aircraft-parts supplier John Jackson.

2006: Black Snake Moan

In 2006, Kim Richards appeared in a supporting role as Christina Ricci's estranged mother in the drama film Black Snake Moan.

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2009: Race to Witch Mountain Cameo

In 2009, Kim Richards made a cameo appearance in Race to Witch Mountain, playing a waitress named Tina.

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2010: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

In 2010, Kim Richards began appearing as a regular cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, alongside her sister Kyle.

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2012: Relationship with Wynn Katz

From 2012 to 2018, Kim Richards was in a relationship with businessman Wynn Katz.

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.

August 2, 2015: Arrest for Shoplifting

On August 2, 2015, Kim Richards was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at a San Fernando Valley Target department store.

January 25, 2016: Death of Monty Brinson

On January 25, 2016, Kim Richards' first husband, Monty Brinson, died at age 58 due to lung cancer.

2018: Marriage Boot Camp and Split

In 2018, Kim Richards and Wynn Katz appeared together on WE TV's Marriage Boot Camp and split after their appearance on the show.

April 10, 2023: Entertainment Tonight Appearance

On April 10, 2023, Kim Richards and Kathy Hilton appeared together on Entertainment Tonight's "Spill the ETea" segment to discuss their relationship.

2025: Equivalent Loss Value

In 1991, the criminal scheme involving John J. Collett had an equivalent loss value of $355 million in 2025.