Lauren Chapin

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

A Star Is Born

as Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)

E! True Hollywood Story

Father Knows Best

as Kathy Anderson

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Lux Video Theatre

as Midge Baxter

Lux Video Theatre

as Trina

Lux Video Theatre

as Daugther

General Electric Theater

as Karen Fletcher

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

as Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson

Scout's Honor

as Ace's Mom