Missy Gold (born Melissa Fisher; July 14, 1970) is an American psychologist and former child actress.
She is known as portraying the governor's daughter, Katie Gatling, on the sitcom Benson (1979–86).
Gold appeared on Eight Is Enough; Fantasy Island; The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries; and Trapper John, M.D.
[2] Her acting siblings include older sister Tracey (best known as Carol on Growing Pains), younger sister Brandy (best known as Alexis on St.
at Georgetown University and then earned a Ph.D. from California School of Professional Psychology.