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