About Courtlin D. Fields

Courtlin D. Fields is an American author, actor, director, and decorated military veteran. He is known for his multi-award-winning short films, his acting appearances in network television series, and his acclaimed five-part poetic memoir, The Life of Courtlin D. Fields. A retired 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force and a verified member of SAG-AFTRA, Fields is also a noted mental health advocate and the founder of the non-profit organization Found Purpose Inc.

Early Life and Military Service

Fields was raised in the Brownsville projects of Brooklyn, New York. He dedicated over two decades of his life to military service in the United States Air Force, beginning in the Reserve before transitioning to active duty. His extensive career in the armed forces, combined with profound personal experiences, would later become the thematic foundation for his work in literature, film, and advocacy. As of 2025, he resides in Miami, Florida.

Career

Fields’ work spans across literature, film, and television, often intersecting through his production company, Courtyaya Inc Productions.

Literary Career

As an author, Fields is best known for his five-part poetic memoir series. His debut, Hating to Love My Life: The Fighter in Me Would Not Let Me Die, achieved international recognition and is notably distributed in the United Kingdom by the prestigious bookseller Foyles. The second installment, Learning To Love My Life: GOD Had to Break Me to Heal Me, continued to build on his growing reputation.

His work and journey have been featured in a variety of press outlets, including Yahoo Finance, WV News, Investors Hangout, and GOTHAMOLOGY.

Film and Television

Fields has an extensive list of acting credits in film and television. He has appeared in acclaimed series such as:

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)
New Amsterdam (NBC)
Glee (Fox)
Wade’s World (2015)

As a filmmaker, his projects have earned significant acclaim on the festival circuit. His film Resilience (2023) and his earlier work Unwelcomed Justice (2021) have been recognized for acting, directing, and writing.

Awards and Recognition

From his profile on FilmFreeway, Fields has amassed numerous awards for his film work. A selection of these accolades includes:

Award Winner, Hollywood Gold Awards (Resilience)
Award Winner, New York Movie Award (Resilience)
Award Winner, Anatolia International Film Festival (Resilience)
Platinum Award Winner, Hollywood Film Competition (Unwelcomed Justice)
Best Male Actor, London (Unwelcomed Justice)
Award of Excellence, GLOBAL SHORTS (Unwelcomed Justice)
Award Winning VFX, Kateye International Film Festival (Unwelcomed Justice)

Advocacy

Leveraging his platform, Fields founded Found Purpose Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to mental health awareness and community support. Through the foundation, he hosts the Found Purpose Inc. Podcast and organizes community outreach events, channeling his personal story into a mission of public service.