Missy Gold

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Missy Gold born Melissa Fisher is an American psychologist and former child actress Her most notable role is Governor Eugene X Gatlings daughter Katie Gatling on the ABC sitcom Benson 19791986 Career Gold appeared on Eight Is Enough Fantasy Island The Hardy BoysNancy Drew Mysteries and Trapper John MD before playing Katie Gatling on Benson TV seriesBenson 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 BA at Georgetown University and then earned a PhD from California School of Professional Psychology