Michael Chapin (born July 25, 1936) is an American former child actor in film and television. Born in Los Angeles, he began his screen career in 1944 when he appeared in The Fighting Sullivans. He continued with films such as It's a Wonderful Life and Under California Stars. Acting mostly in western pictures, he retired from show business in 1959.Michael Chapin is the older brother of Billy Chapin and Lauren Chapin.