Lauren Chapin
Acting•Born May 23, 1945•Died February 24, 2026 (age 80)•Los Angeles, California, USA
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
Father Knows Best
1954•TV Series•
6.7
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948•TV Series•
6.8
General Electric Theater
1953•TV Series•
6.8
E! True Hollywood Story
1996•TV Series•
8.2
A Star Is Born
1954•Movie•
7.1
Scout's Honor
1980•Movie•
7.5
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
1977•Movie•
7.3
The Father Knows Best Reunion
1977•Movie•
5.7
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 23, 1945
Day of DeathFebruary 24, 2026
Place of BirthLos Angeles, California, USA
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