Acting
Lauren Chapin
Born 1945-05-23
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Lauren Chapin
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A Star Is Born
1954
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Father Knows Best
1954
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The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
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E! True Hollywood Story
1996
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General Electric Theater
1953
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Scout's Honor
1980
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The Father Knows Best Reunion
1977
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Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
1977
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School Bus Diaries
2016
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Lux Video Theatre
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Lux Video Theatre
1950
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (12 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | School Bus Diaries | Mama Bev | TV Series | 2016 |
 | E! True Hollywood Story | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Scout's Honor | Ace's Mom | Movie | 1980 |
 | Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas | Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson | Movie | 1977 |
 | The Father Knows Best Reunion | Kathy "Kitten" Anderson | Movie | 1977 |
 | Father Knows Best | Kathy Anderson | TV Series | 1954 |
 | A Star Is Born | Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited) | Movie | 1954 |
 | General Electric Theater | Karen Fletcher | TV Series | 1953 |
| Lux Video Theatre | Midge Baxter | TV Series | 1950 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | Trina | TV Series | 1950 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | Daugther | TV Series | 1950 | |
 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | TV Series | 1948 |