Cassandra Peterson

Cassandra Peterson

Born 1951-09-17 (age 74) Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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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.

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Known For

Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever

1971

as Shady Tree's Acorn (uncredited)

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

1988

as Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee's Big Adventure

1985

as Biker Mama

Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island
Dear God
Dear God

1996

as Cassandra Peterson (uncredited)

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie

1980

as Hostage (Groundling)

Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

2020

as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (voice)

The Munsters
The Munsters

2022

as Barbara Carr

The Sting II
The Sting II

1983

as O'Malley's Girl

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
Famous T & A
Famous T & A

1982

as Katya (archive footage)

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood
LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood

2016

as Drella Diabolique (voice)

Roma
Roma

1972

as (uncredited)

Ted & Venus
Ted & Venus

1991

as Lisa

In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood

2006

as Hunter's Mom