Missy Gold Explained

Missy Gold
Birth Name:Melissa Fisher
Birth Date:14 July 1970
Birth Place:Great Falls, Montana, U.S.
Known For:Benson
Occupation:Actress, psychologist
Years Active:1976–1986
Alma Mater:Georgetown University
California School of Professional Psychology
Relatives:Tracey Gold (sister)

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.[1]

Personal life

Gold was born on July 14, 1970.[2]

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.[3]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976Captains and the KingsMary Armagh as a ChildMiniseries
1977RaffertyJudy CardlerEpisode: "The Epidemic"
1977The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew MysteriesGraceEpisode: "Will the Real Santa Claus...?"
1978Little MoBrenda BrinkerTelevision film
1978Sword of JusticeNancyEpisode: "Aloha, Julie Lang"
1978Little GirlTelevision film
1978Bobbi
1979Eight Is EnoughMissy KappletonEpisode: "Best of Friends"
1979How the West Was WonStacy WillowEpisode: "The Forgotten"
1979Project U.F.O.Billie RyersonEpisode: "Sighting 4025: The Whitman Tower Incident"
1979–1986BensonKatherine 'Katie' Olivia Gatling158 episodes
1980Fantasy IslandStephanie HendricksEpisode: "The Love Doctor/Pleasure Palace/Possessed"
1981TwirlTraci JordanTelevision film
1984Trapper John, M.D.Rachel McCallEpisode: "Moonlighting Becomes You"
1984Celebrity Hot PotatoHerself5 episodes
1986Blink Voice role, 4 episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Overview for Missy Gold. Turner Classic Movies.
  2. Web site: AllMovie. Missy Gold. live. https://archive.today/20200609183600/https://www.allmovie.com/artist/missy-gold-p339047. June 9, 2020.
  3. Web site: Benson: 1979–1986. People. April 30, 2017. People Staff. June 26, 2000.