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Missy Gold

Acting Born Jul 14, 1970 14 credits

Biography

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Missy Gold (born Melissa Fisher) is an American psychologist and former child actress. Her most notable role is Governor Eugene X. Gatling's daughter, Katie Gatling, on the ABC sitcom Benson (1979–1986).

Career

Gold appeared on Eight Is Enough; Fantasy Island; The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries; and Trapper John, M.D. before playing Katie Gatling on Benson (TV series)|Benson.

Gold is now a licensed psychologist.

Personal life

Her acting siblings include older sister Tracey (best known as Carol on Growing Pains), younger sisters Brandy (best known as Alexis on St. Elsewhere) and Jessie, who has had a variety of guest spots.

Gold earned a B.A. at Georgetown University and then earned a Ph.D. from California School of Professional Psychology.

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Full filmography

  • Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
  • Eight Is Enough (1977)
  • The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
  • Benson (1979) as Katie Gatling
  • Rafferty (1977)
  • Sword of Justice (1978)
  • E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
  • Little Mo (1978) as Brenda Brinker
  • Twirl (1981) as Traci Jordan
  • The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard (1986)
  • Ishi: The Last of His Tribe (1978) as Little Girl
  • The Blinkins: The Magic Flower (1986)
  • The Kid from Not-So-Big (1978) as Bobbi
  • Real Housewives Of Montreal (2022)