Lauren Chapin
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]
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1945-05-23 · Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- 2026-02-24
Known for
- A Star Is Born (1954) — Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Father Knows Best (1954) — Kathy Anderson
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) — Midge Baxter
- General Electric Theater (1953) — Karen Fletcher
- Scout's Honor (1980) — Ace's Mom
- Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas (1977) — Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson
- The Father Knows Best Reunion (1977) — Kathy "Kitten" Anderson
- School Bus Diaries (2016) — Mama Bev