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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. [excerpted from Wikipedia]

Known for: Acting
Born: 23 May 1945
Died: 24 Feb 2026
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Known for

A Star Is Born1954
E! True Hollywood Story1996

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Father Knows Best1954

The Ed Sullivan Show1948

Lux Video Theatre1950

Actor

School Bus Diaries2016
E! True Hollywood Story1996
E! True Hollywood Story
Season 3
S3E13Lauren Chapin
Scout's Honor1980
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas1977
The Father Knows Best Reunion1977
Father Knows Best1954
Father Knows Best
Season 0
S0E2Bonus - Behind the Scenes Home Movies
Season 1
S1E10Typical Father
S1E11Margaret Goes Dancing
S1E12The Christmas Story
S1E14Boy's Week
S1E15A Friend of Old George's
S1E16Bud the Snob
S1E2Lesson in Citizenship
S1E20The Mink Coat
S1E21The Matchmaker
S1E22Bud the Bridesmaid
S1E23Proud Father
S1E24Father Delivers the Papers
S1E25No Partiality
S1E26Close Decision
S1E3The Motor Scooter
S1E5Live My Own Life
S1E6Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
S1E7Bud's Encounter With the Law
S1E8Thanksgiving Day
S1E9Second Honeymoon
Season 2
S2E15Bad Influence
S2E16Betty Hates Carter
S2E17Jim, the Tyrant
S2E18Betty's Brother
S2E23Kathy, the Indian Giver
S2E24The Historical Andersons
S2E25The Grass is Greener
S2E26The Persistent Guest
S2E28Family Dines Out
S2E29Bud, the Boxer
S2E33Hero Father
S2E35The Ten Dollar Question
S2E5Woman in the House
S2E6New Girl at School
S2E7Kathy Makes Magic
Season 3
S3E10Whistle Bait
S3E11The Great Guy
S3E12The Family Goes to New York
S3E13Betty Goes Steady
S3E14The Good Prospect
S3E2Never in Twain
S3E20The Lawn Party
S3E21Short Wave
S3E25An Evening to Remember
S3E26Bud Buys a Car
S3E3Betty Goes to College
S3E30The Spelling Bee
S3E31Bud, the Philanthropist
S3E32Baby in the House
S3E33Class Prophecy
S3E4Man About Town
S3E5The Homing Pigeon
S3E6Spaghetti for Margaret
S3E7Betty's Birthday
S3E8Bud, the Millionaire
Season 4
S4E10The Way of a Dictator
S4E11Mr. Beal Meets His Match
S4E12Kathy Makes a Wish
S4E13Man With a Plan
S4E14Big Sister
S4E15Calypso Kid
S4E16Father's Biography
S4E17The Rivals
S4E18Bud, the Mind Reader
S4E19Margaret's Other Family
S4E22Country Cousin
S4E4Bud, the Executive
S4E5Sentenced to Happiness
S4E6Mother Goes to School
S4E7The Indispensable Man
S4E8Kathy's Big Chance
S4E9Margaret Learns to Drive
Season 5
S5E14The Christmas Story
S5E26It's a Small World
S5E27Two Loves Has Bud
Season 6
S6E28Blind Date
A Star Is Born1954
General Electric Theater1953
General Electric Theater
Season 9
S9E1The Man Who Thought for Himself
Lux Video Theatre1950
Lux Video Theatre
Season 2
S2E39Ferry Crisis at Friday Point
Season 5
S5E21Penny Serenade
S5E30It Grows on Trees
The Ed Sullivan Show1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
Season 12
S12E2scheduled: The stars of the upcoming TV season