Actor info
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Name :
Cassandra Peterson
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Born :
September 17, 1951 in Manhattan, Kansas, USA (74 years old)
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Female
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Film career :
85 films (1971–2023)
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Also known as :
Cassandra Petersen, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson, Кассандра Ґей Петерсон
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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.
Notable films
- Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! (2020) as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (voice)
- Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island (2019) as Elvira (voice)
- Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) as Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) as Biker Mama
- Diamonds Are Forever (1971) as Shady Tree's Acorn (uncredited)
