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Lauren Chapin

Lauren Chapin

Actor · Died February 24, 2026, aged 80 · 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. [excerpted from Wikipedia]

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 23, 1945
Died
February 24, 2026 (aged 80)
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
3 on MovieCove · 9 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 11% in 30 days

What are Lauren Chapin's films like?

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Lauren Chapin's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 1 of their 3 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Lauren Chapin's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

9 credits, 3 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • School Bus Diaries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 16 episodes · as Mama Bev

  • E! True Hollywood Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Scout's Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ace's Mom

  • Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Kathleen "Kathy Kitten" Anderson

  • The Father Knows Best Reunion(1977)

    as Kathy "Kitten" Anderson

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Father Knows Best(1954)

    Show 203 episodes · as Kathy Anderson

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • A Star Is Born(1954)

    as Little Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • General Electric Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Karen Fletcher

  • Lux Video Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 1 episode · as Daugther · as Midge Baxter · as Trina

Career shape

Highest rated

Father Knows Best (1954)

Midcredits 65th