Lauren Chapin
Lauren Ann Chapin
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Lauren Ann Chapin (May 23, 1945 – February 24, 2026) was a five time Jr. Emmy award winning 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.
Career
- 1945Born
- 2026Passed away
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Los Angeles
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: actor, television actor
What happened recently
Lauren Chapin: Beloved Father Knows Best child actress dies aged 80 after cancer battle as son pays tribute
‘Father Knows Best’ Alum Laura Chapin Endured a Life of Heartache Before Cancer Battle, Death at 80
Lauren Chapin's son Matthew 'at a loss for words' after 'Father Knows Best' star's sad death at age 80: 'Incredibly tough time'
Lauren Chapin, actor known for 'Father Knows Best' and 'A Star Is Born,' dies at 80
Lauren Chapin, who played Kathy “Kitten” Anderson on the 1950s sitcom 'Father Knows Best', died February 24, of cancer. She was 80. Read more below.
‘60s Child Star Kathy Garver Pays Tearful Tribute to Late Lifelong Friend Lauren Chapin
Inside the troubled life of Hollywood golden age child actress Lauren Chapin, dead at 80 - HELLO! Magazine
'Father Knows Best' Star Lauren Chapin Once Admitted, ‘I Do Not Think Children Should Be Actors’
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