Acting
Cassandra Peterson
- Born
- 1951-09-17 · Manhattan, Kansas, USA
- Filmography
- 145 titles on TMDB
About Cassandra Peterson
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.
Backdrop from Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
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Upcoming film projects involving Cassandra Peterson.
Post-production · Expected 9 Oct 2026
Cassandra
In production · Expected 30 Oct 2026
Cast
In production
Cast
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Films & television
91 titles
Shady Tree's Acorn (uncredited)
Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot · Writer
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (voice)
Drella Diabolique (voice)
Elvira (voice)
Biker Mama
Busty Nurse
Party Guest
Hostage (Groundling)
Amber (voice)
Barbara Carr
(archive footage)
(uncredited)
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark · Writer · Characters
O'Malley's Girl
Elvira - Presenter
Neighbor
Elvira / Guest Commentator
(archive footage)
Katya (archive footage)
Girl with Lugs
Cassandra Peterson (uncredited)
Self (archive footage)
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
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