Lauren Chapin
Acting
Born: May 23, 1945 — Died: Feb 24, 2026
From: Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits: 12 titles
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. [excerpted from Wikipedia]
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Bus Diaries TV | Mama Bev | 2016 | — |
| E! True Hollywood Story TV | 1996 | 8.15 | |
| Scout's Honor | Ace's Mom | 1980 | 7.5 |
| Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas | Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson | 1977 | 7.3 |
| The Father Knows Best Reunion | Kathy "Kitten" Anderson | 1977 | 5.7 |
| A Star Is Born | Little Girl at Boarding House … | 1954 | 7.147 |
| Father Knows Best TV | Kathy Anderson | 1954 | 6.731 |
| General Electric Theater TV | Karen Fletcher | 1953 | 6.833 |
| Lux Video Theatre TV | Midge Baxter | 1950 | 6.714 |
| Lux Video Theatre TV | Trina | 1950 | 6.714 |
| Lux Video Theatre TV | Daugther | 1950 | 6.714 |
| The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self | 1948 | 6.848 |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 12 |
| Born | 1945 |
| From | Los Angeles, California, … |