Missy Gold 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 (1979âÂÂ1986).
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 (1979âÂÂ1986).
Gold is now a licensed psychologist.
Gold earned a B.A. at Georgetown University and then earned a Ph.D. from California School of Professional Psychology.