Actor
Lauren Chapin
Also known as: Lauren Ann Chapin
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]
Filmography
12 creditsSchool Bus Diaries
as Mama Bev
E! True Hollywood Story
Scout's Honor
as Ace's Mom
The Father Knows Best Reunion
as Kathy "Kitten" Anderson
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
as Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson
Father Knows Best
as Kathy Anderson
A Star Is Born
as Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
General Electric Theater
as Karen Fletcher
Lux Video Theatre
as Midge Baxter
Lux Video Theatre
as Trina
Lux Video Theatre
as Daugther
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self