Acting
Lauren Chapin
Also Known As: Lauren Ann Chapin
Birth Date
May 23, 1945
Death Date
February 24, 2026
(passed away at 80)
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
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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]
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Father Knows Best
Kathy Anderson
1954 • 203 episodes
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948 • 1 episode
Lux Video Theatre
Midge Baxter
1950 • 1 episode
General Electric Theater
Karen Fletcher
1953 • 1 episode
A Star Is Born
Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
1954
E! True Hollywood Story
1996 • 1 episode
Scout's Honor
Ace's Mom
1980
The Father Knows Best Reunion
Kathy "Kitten" Anderson
1977
School Bus Diaries
Mama Bev
2016 • 16 episodes
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson
1977