Lauren Chapin
Acting1945Los Angeles, California, USA
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
Acting History
2016
School Bus Diaries
TVas Mama Bev• 16 eps
1980
Scout's Honor
as Ace's Mom
1977
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
as Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson
The Father Knows Best Reunion
as Kathy "Kitten" Anderson
1960
General Electric Theater
TVas Karen Fletcher• 1 eps
1958
The Ed Sullivan Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
1954
A Star Is Born
as Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
Father Knows Best
TVas Kathy Anderson• 203 eps
1952
Lux Video Theatre
TVas Daugther• 1 eps