Lauren Chapin found success as an actress early on, when she was just nine years old. Chapin marked her early career with roles in "Father Knows Best" (CBS, 1954-1967) and the musical comedy "The Amorous Adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza" (1976) with Corey John Fischer.
She then acted in "Father Knows Best: Home For Christmas" (1977-78), "Father Knows Best: The Father Knows Best Reunion" (NBC, 1977-78) and "Scout's Honor" (NBC, 1980-81). More recently, Chapin appeared on "Lauren Chapin: The E! True Hollywood Story" (E! Networks, 1998-99).