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]

Lauren Chapin

Acting Born May 23, 1945 – Died February 24, 2026 Los Angeles, California, USA

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

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

Father Knows Best

Kathy Anderson

Lux Video Theatre

Midge Baxter

Lux Video Theatre

Trina

Lux Video Theatre

Daugther

A Star Is Born

Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)

E! True Hollywood Story

General Electric Theater

Karen Fletcher

The Father Knows Best Reunion

Kathy "Kitten" Anderson

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson

School Bus Diaries

Mama Bev

Scout's Honor

Ace's Mom