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Missy Gold

Missy Gold

Actor · Born July 14, 1970 (56) · Great Falls, Montana, USA

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.

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Born
July 14, 1970 (56)
From
Great Falls, Montana, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
5 on MovieCove · 13 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 1% in 30 days

What are Missy Gold's films like?

Roles they play

1 analyzed role
  • Allyas Katherine 'Katie' Olivia Gatling in Benson (1979)

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Missy Gold's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 1 of their 5 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Missy Gold's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

13 credits, 5 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Real Housewives Of Montreal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • E! True Hollywood Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Blinkins: The Magic Flower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Twirl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Traci Jordan

  • Benson(1979)

    Show 158 episodes · as Katie Gatling

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Ishi: The Last of His Tribe(1978)

    as Little Girl

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sword of Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Little Mo(1978)

    as Brenda Brinker

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • The Kid from Not-So-Big (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Bobbi

  • Rafferty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Eight Is Enough(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Highest rated

Benson (1979)

Midcredits 59th