Cassandra Gay Peterson[1] (born September 17, 1951) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Peterson gained …

Dec 6, 2024 · Here’s everything to know about Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson’s life today. Elvira debuted her spooky character in 1981 and announced she was "sexually fluid" 40 years later.

Actress: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. Cassandra Peterson was born in Manhattan, Kansas, and grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She began her career at age 17 as the youngest …

Oct 18, 2021 · Here are 14 things you should know about the wisecracking, tassel-twirling Mistress of the Dark. 1. Cassandra Peterson saw her first horror movie—William Castle’s …

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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is a 1988 American comedy horror film directed by James Signorelli, starring Cassandra Peterson as eccentric horror host Elvira. The film's screenplay, written by …

Elvira was the first horror host ever to be syndicated nationally and has emerged as one of today’s most original and outrageous pop culture icons. Elvira’s reign as ‘Queen of Halloween’ has …

Dec 15, 2024 · At The Groundlings’ 50th anniversary party in Los Angeles, the actress — known best, by many, as Elvira — spoke with PEOPLE about the impact of the improvisational sketch …

"Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" is a 1988 comedy, horror movie - upon arriving in a small town where Elvira has inherited a rundown mansion, the famous horror host must battle an evil …

Nov 1, 2022 · Have you ever wondered what Elvira looks like in real life? Take a look at Cassandra Peterson, who plays Elvira and see what she's up to now.