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