Question: who played kim on as the world turns
Answer: Kim Sullivan Hughes As the World Turns character Portrayed by Kathryn Hays Duration 1972 -- 2010 First appearance August 31 , 1972 ( 1972 - 08 - 31 ) Last appearance September 17 , 2010 ( 2010 - 09 - 17 ) Created by Irna Phillips Introduced by Freddie Bartholomew Classification Final , regular Profile Other names Kimberly Sullivan Kim Reynolds Kim Dixon Kim Stewart Kim Andropoulous Occupation Media proprietor Campaign manager Talk show host Secretary ( former ) Singer ( former ) Residence 10 Yardley Place Oakdale , Illinois ( show ) Family Mother Frances Sullivan Sisters Jennifer