Cassandra Peterson
Acting
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.
Born: September 17, 1951
Place of Birth: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Known For
The Ketchup Vampires
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, narrates this tale of a new breed of vegetarian vampires who prefer tomatoes to jugulars. When old-fashioned Transylvanians come to town, things sure get wild in the castle!
Monster Mania
Monster Mania traces the evolution of horror films, featuring footage from classic and contemporary favorites.
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
A Documentary on Horror and Sci-Fi movies from the past to today.
Attack of the Killer B-Movies
An NBC prime time special that aired on Saturday, September 2, 1995 at 8pm. The special is hosted by Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
Elvira introduces six programmes celebrating the rock phenomenon of deathless appeal - heavy metal.
Elvira's Thriller Theatre
Cassandra Peterson as Elvira hosts this Australian horror television series, produced by Queen B Productions. Originally Broadcast on Network 10 Australia Wednesdays at 11:30pm from 8 March 1989 and the following year on Mondays at 10:30. The show had a huge following, capturing 30% of the Australian viewing market, with 50% of fan mail being written by women.
Elvira's Halloween Movie Schlock-A-Thon
Elvira hosts a 12 hour horror movie marathon on TBS from 30-31 October 1993.
Midnight Madness
A hosted series of horror, thriller and science fiction movies direct to video; with Cassandra Peterson as Elvira, the series host.
The Ketchup Vampires II
A tale of vegetarian vampires on this second direct to video release.
Elvira's Halloween Special
MTV Halloween special, hosted by Elvira, featuring skits and music videos.
Filmography
as Self
as Self - Guest Judge
as Barbara Carr
as Cassandra Peterson
as Self
as Elvira
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
as Lirrak (voice)
as Host - Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (voice)
as Self
as (archive footage)
as Self - Guest
as Elvira (voice)
as Self
as Self - Elvira
as Drella Diabolique (voice)
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Self - Actress
as Elvira
as Self
as Ms. Glenn
as Artie Duke
as Self - Guest Judge
as Ms. Campbell (voice)
as Self
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Self - Guest Judge
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Linda
as Self - Guest Judge
as Self
as Amber (voice)
as Self - Special Honoree
as Self - Guest Judge
as Self - Judge (archive footage)
as Elvira (segment "Her Morbid Desires")
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
as Herself
as Elvira (archive footage)
as Elvira
as Hunter's Mom
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
as Elvira
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Cassandra Peterson (uncredited)
as Elvira
as Party Guest
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
as Elvira
as Self
as Self
as Elvira
as Roxy
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
as Elvira
as Elvira - Commentator
as Lisa
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira / Guest Commentator
as Elvira
as Sheri
as Biker Mama
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Skit characters
as Girl with Lugs
as O'Malley's Girl
as Elvira
as Angie Stoddard
as Elvira
as Busty Nurse
as Judy
as (archive footage)
as Katya (archive footage)
as Neighbor
as Dinner Party Guest
as Hostage (Groundling)
as Dance Hall Girl
as Elvira
as Elvira
as Katya
as (uncredited)
as Shady Tree's Acorn (uncredited)