Lauren Ann Chapin Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Lauren Chapin, (born May 23, 1945) in Los Angeles, California, is an American former child actress, most remembered for her role as the youngest child "Kathy Anderson" (nicknamed "Kitten") in the television show Father Knows Best, which was produced between 1954 and 1960. Chapin was awarded five Jr. Emmy's for Best Child Actress. Her co-stars in the series were Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, and Billy Gray.Before, during and after the show was in its run, Chapin had a troubled childhood. Her father sexually abused her and her mother battled alcoholism. Following the cancellation of Father Knows Best, Chapin married at age 16, was divorced at 18, became a drug addict, turned to prostitution to secure her habit, and was sent to a mental institution after she attempted suicide. After these troubles, Chapin turned to religion in 1979, which she credits with saving her life.She currently manages singers and actors; and performs in a live inter-active version of Father Knows Best for cruise lines, conventions, and other events. She is the co-author of Father Does Know Best—The Lauren Chapin Story (1988) with Andrew Collins.Chapin is a licensed and ordained Christian evangelist and advocate for Israel.She is the younger sister of former child star Billy Chapin.
Full Name
Lauren Ann Chapin
Net Worth
$850,000
Date Of Birth
May 23, 1945
Place Of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Height
5' 2" (1.57 m)
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Nicknames
Lauren Chapin, Chapin, Lauren
Star Sign
Gemini
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Quote
1
If you love your children, you will keep them out of show business.
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
School Bus Diaries
2016
TV Series post-production
Bus Driver
Scout's Honor
1980
TV Movie
Ace's Mom
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
1977
TV Movie
Kathleen 'Kathy Kitten' Anderson
The Father Knows Best Reunion
1977
TV Movie
Kathy Anderson
The Amorous Adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza
$850,000
