Cassandra Peterson
- Date of Birth: 1951-09-17
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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, go... 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.
American Scary
Documentary • 2006 October
RuPaul's Drag Race
Reality • 2009 February
RuPaul's Drag Race
Reality • 2009 February
RuPaul's Drag Race
Reality • 2009 February
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Documentary, Horror • 2022 November
13 Nights of Elvira
• 2014 October
The Goldbergs
Family, Comedy • 2013 September
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Talk • 1962 October
Too Macabre: The Making of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Documentary • 2018 June
Last Man Standing
Comedy • 2011 October