Cassandra Peterson

Date of birth

17 Sep 1951

75 years ago at Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Also Known As

Cassandra Petersen
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson

Cassandra Peterson is an American actress best known for her on-screen horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

Biography

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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