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). Career Gold appeared on Eight Is Enough, Fantasy Island, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,Trapper John, M.D. before playing Katie Gatling on Benson. Gold is now a licensed psychologist. Personal life Gold was born on July 14, 1970. Her acting siblings include older sister Tracey (best known as Carol on Growing Pains), younger sister 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. Filmography References External links 1970 births Living people 20th-century American actresses Actresses from Montana American child actresses American film actresses 21st-century American psychologists American television actresses American women psychologists California School of Professional Psychology alumni Georgetown University alumni People from Great Falls, Montana