Quick Facts
Born:
1970-07-14
Birthplace:
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Credits:
14 Total Roles
Missy Gold
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
E! True Hollywood Story
Self
Benson
Katie Gatling
Eight Is Enough
Self
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Self
The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard
Self
Intimate Portrait
Self
Sword of Justice
Self
Little Mo
Brenda Brinker
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Real Housewives Of Montreal MOVIE | Self |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Self |
| 1993 | Intimate Portrait TV | Self |
| 1986 | The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard MOVIE | Self |
| 1986 | The Blinkins: The Magic Flower MOVIE | Self |
| 1981 | Twirl MOVIE | Traci Jordan |
| 1979 | Benson TV | Katie Gatling |
| 1978 | Ishi: The Last of His Tribe MOVIE | Little Girl |
| 1978 | Sword of Justice TV | Self |
| 1978 | Little Mo MOVIE | Brenda Brinker |