Cassandra Gay Peterson[1] (/ kəˈsɑːndrə ˈpiːtɜːrsən / kuh-SAHN-druh; born September 17, 1951) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character Elvira, …

Cassandra Peterson. 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 …

She most recently produced and starred in Thirteen Nights of Elvira for Hulu. Played by actress/writer Cassandra Peterson, Elvira has carved out a niche in popular culture that is sure …

Oct 4, 2025 · “Around the time that Martha Stewart did her Entertaining book, I became obsessed,” says Cassandra Peterson, the actress and author perhaps best known for …

Cassandra Peterson has entertained fans as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for over four decades. She developed the character in the 1980s after leaving her showgirl career, partly due to …

Dec 6, 2024 · In 1988, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, a feature film revolving around her sexy, gothic character was released. Now, she’s a pop culture icon (and a common Halloween costume) in …

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Dec 10, 2024 · Elvira was a horror persona created by Cassandra Peterson. She was an intriguing mix of humor, horror, and sex appeal which turned her into one of the most iconic …

Oct 23, 2024 · Cassandra Elvira Peterson, also known as Elvira, overcame childhood challenges to become a horror icon, inspiring fans and impacting pop culture with her unique style and …

Sep 18, 2025 · Cassie Peterson, who has played Elvira for four decades, is celebrating her 74th birthday.