Person
Lauren Chapin
Acting · 1945–2026 · Los 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]
Known for
Father Knows Best
Kathy Anderson
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Lux Video Theatre
Midge Baxter
General Electric Theater
Karen Fletcher
A Star Is Born
Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
School Bus Diaries
Mama Bev
The Father Knows Best Reunion
Kathy "Kitten" Anderson
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson
Scout's Honor
Ace's Mom
Filmography
- 2016School Bus DiariesMama Bev
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1980Scout's HonorAce's Mom
- 1977Father Knows Best: Home for ChristmasKathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson
- 1977The Father Knows Best ReunionKathy "Kitten" Anderson
- 1954Father Knows BestKathy Anderson
- 1954A Star Is BornLittle Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
- 1953General Electric TheaterKaren Fletcher
- 1950Lux Video TheatreMidge Baxter
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
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