Lauren Chapin
Born in Los Angeles, California, USA — May 23 1945• Died Feb 24 2026
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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]
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Father Knows Best
Kathy Anderson
Lux Video Theatre
Midge Baxter
A Star Is Born
Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
E! True Hollywood Story
General Electric Theater
Karen Fletcher
Scout's Honor
Ace's Mom
The Father Knows Best Reunion
Kathy "Kitten" Anderson
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson
School Bus Diaries
Mama Bev