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 fame on Los Angeles television station KHJ-TV in her stage persona as Elvira, hosting Elvira's Movie Macabre, a weekly B movie presentation.

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 17 as the youngest showgirl in Las Vegas history in the show "Vive Les Girls" at the Dunes Hotel.

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

Sep 23, 2021 · Cassandra Peterson, the woman behind the legend of Elvira, had more to say about her newly revealed, long-time romance with partner Teresa “T” Wierson — news that shook fans, who for...

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 17 as the youngest showgirl in Las Vegas history in the show "Vive Les Girls" at the Dunes Hotel.

Jan 27, 2025 · Cassandra Peterson, A.K.A Elvira, is still a total goth queen, even when she's dressed supremely casually–see the rare new pictures of the '80s icon.

Oct 31, 2022 · Cassandra Peterson, who is known for her role as Elvira, has been in a relationship with Teresa "T" Wierson for two decades. Here's everything to know about the 'Elvira' actress' girlfriend.

Cassandra Peterson is an American actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Peterson gained fame on Los Angeles television station KHJ-TV in her stage persona as Elvira, hosting Elvira's Movie Macabre, a weekly B …

Jan 26, 2023 · Cassandra Peterson opens her 2021 autobiography, " Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark," with the story of how she became Elvira.

Cassandra Peterson is an American actress best known for playing the vampish character Elvira on the television show ‘Elvira’s Movie Macabre.’ The show was so successful that she has been called ‘Elvira’ ever since!