Quick Facts
Born:
1945-05-23
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
12 Total Roles
Lauren Chapin
Acting
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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.
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Known For
A Star Is Born
Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
E! True Hollywood Story
Self
Father Knows Best
Kathy Anderson
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Lux Video Theatre
Midge Baxter
Lux Video Theatre
Trina
Lux Video Theatre
Daugther
General Electric Theater
Karen Fletcher
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | School Bus Diaries TV | Mama Bev |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Self |
| 1980 | Scout's Honor MOVIE | Ace's Mom |
| 1977 | Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas MOVIE | Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson |
| 1977 | The Father Knows Best Reunion MOVIE | Kathy "Kitten" Anderson |
| 1954 | Father Knows Best TV | Kathy Anderson |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born MOVIE | Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited) |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Karen Fletcher |
| 1950 | Lux Video Theatre TV | Midge Baxter |
| 1950 | Lux Video Theatre TV | Trina |