Biography

Cassandra Peterson is an American actress best known for her on-screen horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. She gained fame on Los Angeles television station KHJ wearing a black, gothic, cleavage-enhancing gown as host of Movie Macabre, a weekly horror movie presentation. Her wickedly vampish appearance is offset by her comical character, quirky/quick-witted personality, and valley girl-type speech.

Known For

Elvira's Haunted Hills

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

Diamonds Are Forever

Shady Tree's Acorn (uncredited)

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

Elvira

Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun

Elvira

Dear God

Cassandra Peterson (uncredited)

All About Evil

Linda

The Sting II

O'Malley's Girl

The Paragon of Comedy

Elvira