1945 - 2026
Lauren Chapin American Actress
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Rest in Peace Lauren Chapin.
Passed away on 24th February, 2026 aged 80.
Lauren Chapin dating history
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Lauren Chapin was previously married to Jerry Jones (1962 - 1966).
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American Actress Lauren Chapin was born Lauren Ann Chapin on 4th May, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, USA and passed away on 24th Feb 2026 Miami, Florida, USA aged 80. She is most remembered for her role as the youngest child Kathy “Kitten” Anderson in the 1950s television series “Father Knows Best”. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Lauren Chapin is a member of the following lists: American television actors, American child actors and 1945 births.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
3 years, 11 months
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| Total | 1 |
3 years, 11 months
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Details
| First Name |
Lauren
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| Middle Name |
Ann
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| Last Name |
Chapin
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| Full Name at Birth |
Lauren Ann Chapin
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| Birthday |
4th May, 1945
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| Birthplace |
Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Died |
24th February, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Miami, Florida, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Cancer
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| Height |
5' 2" (157 cm)
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Television actress
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| Occupation |
Actress
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| Claim to Fame |
her role as the youngest child Kathy “Kitten” Anderson in the 1950s television series “Father Knows Best”
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| Year(s) Active |
1954–?, 1954–present, 1954–2026
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| Official Websites |
http://laurenknowsbest.com
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Lauren Ann 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. Chapin was awarded five Junior Emmys for Best Child Actress. Two of her older brothers were also child stars, Billy and Michael Chapin.
