Lauren Chapin
Known for
Acting
Life
1945 – 2026 (aged 80)
Born in
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits
View on IMDb9 acting credits
Biography
Lauren Chapin (May 23, 1945 – February 24, 2026) was an American actress who played the role of the youngest child Kathy Anderson (nicknamed Kitten) on the television show Father Knows Best between 1954 and 1960. She appeared in 196 episodes of the 203 in the series. Two of her older brothers were also child stars, Billy and Michael Chapin.
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Known For
A Star Is Born
01 Oct 1954
E! True Hollywood Story
21 Aug 1996
Father Knows Best
03 Oct 1954
General Electric Theater
01 Feb 1953
Scout's Honor
30 Sep 1980
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
18 Dec 1977
The Father Knows Best Reunion
15 May 1977
School Bus Diaries
07 Dec 2016
Filmography
2016
- School Bus Diariesas Mama Bev16 episodes
1996
- E! True Hollywood Story1 episode
1980
- Scout's Honoras Ace's Mom
1977
- Father Knows Best: Home for Christmasas Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson
- The Father Knows Best Reunionas Kathy "Kitten" Anderson
1954
- Father Knows Bestas Kathy Anderson203 episodes
- A Star Is Bornas Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
1953
- General Electric Theateras Karen Fletcher1 episode
1950
- Lux Video Theatreas Daugther1 episode