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Lauren Chapin

Acting Born May 23, 1945 Los Angeles, California, USA 12 credits

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

Father Knows Best

as Kathy Anderson

Full filmography

  • Father Knows Best (1954) as Kathy Anderson
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Midge Baxter
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Trina
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Daugther
  • General Electric Theater (1953) as Karen Fletcher
  • E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
  • A Star Is Born (1954) as Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
  • Scout's Honor (1980) as Ace's Mom
  • Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas (1977) as Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson
  • The Father Knows Best Reunion (1977) as Kathy "Kitten" Anderson
  • School Bus Diaries (2016) as Mama Bev