Lauren Chapin

Acting

80 years oldLos 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. [excerpted from Wikipedia]

Personal Details

Born

May 23, 1945 - February 24, 2026 (age 80)

Gender

Female

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Lauren Ann Chapin

Movies (4)

Scout's Honor

Scout's Honor

as Ace's Mom

1980

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

as Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson

1977

The Father Knows Best Reunion

The Father Knows Best Reunion

as Kathy "Kitten" Anderson

1977

A Star Is Born

as Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)

1954

TV Shows (6)

School Bus Diaries

School Bus Diaries

as Mama Bev

2016

E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

1996

Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

as Kathy Anderson

1954

General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater

as Karen Fletcher

1953

Lux Video Theatre

Lux Video Theatre

as Midge Baxter

1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

1948