Tony Fields

Tony took the last name of Fields from his stepfather Max Tonys parents divorced when he was four Although he was born in Stafford Kansas he moved to Davis California where his career began in gymnastics He switched to dance training when he won scholarships to the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts studying drama and voice and also at Roland Dupree Academy of Dance He began touring with Debbie Reynolds in her nightclub act only 3 months after starting at Dupree When he came to Solid Gold he had had only 2 years of formal training Tony appeared in numerous music videos including Michael Jacksons Beat It and Thriller and was also featured in the Making of Thriller special He also appeared in Lionel Richies Running with the Night As a Solid Gold dancer he also appeared on the Miss Teen USA pageant as an escort and entertainer and on the home exercise video The Solid Gold 5 Day Workout Other early TV appearances included Lil Abner Bobby Vinton Rock and Rollers and The John Davidson Christmas Special