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. 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.