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Cassandra Peterson

Bio: 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

Born: Mon, Sep 17 1951

Birthplace: Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Cassandra Peterson is 74 years old

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The SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell

Cassandra Peterson was 71 in The SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 2023

In Search of Darkness: Part III

Cassandra Peterson was 71 in In Search of Darkness: Part III as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2022

The Munsters

Cassandra Peterson was 71 in The Munsters as 'Barbara Carr'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2022

Le Passeur immobile

Cassandra Peterson was 70 in Le Passeur immobile as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 2021

In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

Cassandra Peterson was 69 in In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover as 'Host - Elvira, Mistress of the Dark'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 2020

Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

Cassandra Peterson was 69 in Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! as 'Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 2020

In Search of Darkness: Part II

Cassandra Peterson was 69 in In Search of Darkness: Part II as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 2020

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

Cassandra Peterson was 68 in The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 2020

AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1

Cassandra Peterson was 68 in AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 2020

Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island

Cassandra Peterson was 67 in Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island as 'Elvira (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 2019

In Search of Darkness

Cassandra Peterson was 67 in In Search of Darkness as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2019

Too Macabre: The Making of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

Cassandra Peterson was 66 in Too Macabre: The Making of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 2018

Making Fun: The Story of Funko

Cassandra Peterson was 66 in Making Fun: The Story of Funko as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 2018

To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story

Cassandra Peterson was 65 in To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2017

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood

Cassandra Peterson was 64 in LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood as 'Drella Diabolique (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 2016

Scream Queens: Horror Heroines Exposed

Cassandra Peterson was 63 in Scream Queens: Horror Heroines Exposed as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 2014

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Cassandra Peterson was 63 in Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films as 'Self - Actress'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 2014

Rewind This!

Cassandra Peterson was 61 in Rewind This! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 2013

First Period

Cassandra Peterson was 61 in First Period as 'Ms. Glenn'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 2013

Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas

Cassandra Peterson was 61 in Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas as 'Artie Duke'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 2013

Devil's Night

Cassandra Peterson was 59 in Devil's Night as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011

Let’s Spend the Night Together: Confessions of Rock’s Greatest Groupies

Cassandra Peterson was 59 in Let’s Spend the Night Together: Confessions of Rock’s Greatest Groupies

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 2010

Elvira’s Movie Macabre: Night Of The Living Dead

Cassandra Peterson was 59 in Elvira’s Movie Macabre: Night Of The Living Dead as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 2010

Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Satanic Rites Of Dracula

Cassandra Peterson was 58 in Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Satanic Rites Of Dracula as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 2010

All About Evil

Cassandra Peterson was 58 in All About Evil as 'Linda'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 2010

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto

Cassandra Peterson was 57 in The Haunted World of El Superbeasto as 'Amber (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 2009

The Boneyard Collection

Cassandra Peterson was 56 in The Boneyard Collection as 'Elvira (segment "Her Morbid Desires")'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008

The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness

Cassandra Peterson was 55 in The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness as 'Elvira, Mistress of the Dark'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 11 2007

Vampira: The Movie

Cassandra Peterson was 55 in Vampira: The Movie as 'Herself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 2006

American Scary

Cassandra Peterson was 55 in American Scary as 'Elvira (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2006

Red Riding Hood

Cassandra Peterson was 54 in Red Riding Hood as 'Hunter's Mom'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2006

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

Cassandra Peterson was 54 in Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

Cassandra Peterson was 53 in Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 2004

Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts

Cassandra Peterson was 52 in Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 2004

Elvira's Haunted Hills

Cassandra Peterson was 51 in Elvira's Haunted Hills as 'Elvira, Mistress of the Dark'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2002

Bride of Monster Mania

Cassandra Peterson was 48 in Bride of Monster Mania as 'Elvira, Mistress of the Dark'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

Encounter in the Third Dimension

Cassandra Peterson was 47 in Encounter in the Third Dimension as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1999

Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania

Cassandra Peterson was 47 in Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

KCAL Halloween Scream

Cassandra Peterson was 46 in KCAL Halloween Scream as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1997

Superstition

Cassandra Peterson was 46 in Superstition as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997

Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun

Cassandra Peterson was 45 in Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1997

Monster Mania

Cassandra Peterson was 45 in Monster Mania as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

Dear God

Cassandra Peterson was 45 in Dear God as 'Cassandra Peterson (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1996

The Ketchup Vampires II

Cassandra Peterson was 45 in The Ketchup Vampires II as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1996

It's My Party

Cassandra Peterson was 44 in It's My Party as 'Party Guest'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1996

The Ketchup Vampires

Cassandra Peterson was 44 in The Ketchup Vampires as 'Elvira, Mistress of the Dark'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1995

Attack of the Killer B-Movies

Cassandra Peterson was 43 in Attack of the Killer B-Movies as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1995

Spooky World

Cassandra Peterson was 43 in Spooky World as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 1994

Acting on Impulse

Cassandra Peterson was 41 in Acting on Impulse as 'Roxy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1993

The Elvira Show

Cassandra Peterson was 41 in The Elvira Show as 'Elvira, Mistress of the Dark'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Cassandra Peterson was 41 in Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1992

Ted & Venus

Cassandra Peterson was 39 in Ted & Venus as 'Lisa'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1991

The Crawling Hand

Cassandra Peterson was 39 in The Crawling Hand as 'Elvira: Mistress of the Dark'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1991

Metallica - Live at Hammersmith Odeon

Cassandra Peterson was 37 in Metallica - Live at Hammersmith Odeon as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1988

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

Cassandra Peterson was 37 in Elvira: Mistress of the Dark as 'Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1988

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Cassandra Peterson was 36 in Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 1988

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

Cassandra Peterson was 35 in Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold as 'Sorais'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1986

Elvira's Halloween Special

Cassandra Peterson was 35 in Elvira's Halloween Special as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1986

WrestleMania 2

Cassandra Peterson was 34 in WrestleMania 2 as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1986

WrestleMania II

Cassandra Peterson was 34 in WrestleMania II as 'Elvira / Guest Commentator'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1986

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

Cassandra Peterson was 34 in Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

Echo Park

Cassandra Peterson was 34 in Echo Park as 'Sheri'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 1985

Get Out of My Room

Cassandra Peterson was 34 in Get Out of My Room

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Cassandra Peterson was 33 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure as 'Biker Mama'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1985

Cheeseball Presents

Cassandra Peterson was 32 in Cheeseball Presents as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1984

Uncensored

Cassandra Peterson was 32 in Uncensored as 'Skit characters'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1984

Last of the Great Survivors

Cassandra Peterson was 32 in Last of the Great Survivors as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1984

Stroker Ace

Cassandra Peterson was 31 in Stroker Ace as 'Girl with Lugs'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1983

The Sting II

Cassandra Peterson was 31 in The Sting II as 'O'Malley's Girl'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983

The Paragon of Comedy

Cassandra Peterson was 31 in The Paragon of Comedy as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1983

Balboa

Cassandra Peterson was 31 in Balboa as 'Angie Stoddard'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1983

Filmgore

Cassandra Peterson was 31 in Filmgore as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again

Cassandra Peterson was 31 in Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again as 'Busty Nurse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1982

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Legacy of Blood

Cassandra Peterson was 30 in Elvira's Movie Macabre: Legacy of Blood as 'Elvira'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1982

The Best of Sex and Violence

Cassandra Peterson was 30 in The Best of Sex and Violence as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1982

Famous T & A

Cassandra Peterson was 30 in Famous T & A as 'Katya (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982

King of the Mountain

Cassandra Peterson was 29 in King of the Mountain as 'Neighbor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1981

Coast to Coast

Cassandra Peterson was 29 in Coast to Coast as 'Dinner Party Guest'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1980

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie

Cassandra Peterson was 28 in Cheech & Chong's Next Movie as 'Hostage (Groundling)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1980

The Working Girls

Cassandra Peterson was 23 in The Working Girls as 'Katya'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1974

Roma

Cassandra Peterson was 20 in Roma as '(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1972

Diamonds Are Forever

Cassandra Peterson was 20 in Diamonds Are Forever as 'Shady Tree's Acorn (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1971

Spooky World

Cassandra Peterson will be 74+ in Spooky World as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Untitled KROQ Documentary

Cassandra Peterson will be 74+ in Untitled KROQ Documentary

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Pee-wee as Himself

Cassandra Peterson was 73+ in Pee-wee as Himself as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 23 2025

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

Cassandra Peterson was 72+ in John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 03 2024

The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans

Cassandra Peterson was 71+ in The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2022

Dr. Jackie

Cassandra Peterson was 71+ in Dr. Jackie as 'Cassandra Peterson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2022

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

Cassandra Peterson was 70+ in Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 24 2022

Netflix and Chills with Dr. Elvira

Cassandra Peterson was 70+ in Netflix and Chills with Dr. Elvira as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2021

Elvira's 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special

Cassandra Peterson was 70+ in Elvira's 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special as 'Elvira, Mistress of the Dark'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 2021

DOTA: Dragon's Blood

Cassandra Peterson was 69+ in DOTA: Dragon's Blood as 'Lirrak (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 2021

Tamron Hall

Cassandra Peterson was 67+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

To Tell the Truth

Cassandra Peterson was 64+ in To Tell the Truth as 'Self - Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016

Elvira's 10 Nights of Halloween

Cassandra Peterson was 63+ in Elvira's 10 Nights of Halloween as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 19 2014

13 Nights of Elvira

Cassandra Peterson was 63+ in 13 Nights of Elvira as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 19 2014

The Goldbergs

Cassandra Peterson was 62+ in The Goldbergs as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013

RuPaul Drives...

Cassandra Peterson was 61+ in RuPaul Drives... as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 20 2013

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

Cassandra Peterson was 61+ in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2012

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Cassandra Peterson was 61+ in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as 'Ms. Campbell (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2012

Counting Cars

Cassandra Peterson was 60+ in Counting Cars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012

Comic Book Men

Cassandra Peterson was 60+ in Comic Book Men as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 2012

Last Man Standing

Cassandra Peterson was 60+ in Last Man Standing as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 2011

Halloween Wars

Cassandra Peterson was 60+ in Halloween Wars as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2011

Face Off

Cassandra Peterson was 59+ in Face Off as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 2011

Elvira's Movie Macabre

Cassandra Peterson was 59+ in Elvira's Movie Macabre as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 2010

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked

Cassandra Peterson was 58+ in RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 2010

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Cassandra Peterson was 58+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009

RuPaul's Drag Race

Cassandra Peterson was 57+ in RuPaul's Drag Race as 'Self - Special Honoree, Self - Guest Judge, Self - Judge (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009

The Search for the Next Elvira

Cassandra Peterson was 56+ in The Search for the Next Elvira

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 13 2007

Elvira's Something Weird

Cassandra Peterson was 55+ in Elvira's Something Weird as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2006

Monsterama

Cassandra Peterson was 53+ in Monsterama as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004

Elvira's Movies to Die For

Cassandra Peterson was 53+ in Elvira's Movies to Die For as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 2004

Elvira's Horror Classics

Cassandra Peterson was 53+ in Elvira's Horror Classics as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 2004

The Tony Danza Show

Cassandra Peterson was 52+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004

Raise the Dead Featuring Elvira

Cassandra Peterson was 49+ in Raise the Dead Featuring Elvira as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 2000

EP Daily

Cassandra Peterson was 46+ in EP Daily

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Cassandra Peterson was 44+ in E! True Hollywood Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Cassandra Peterson was 42+ in Space Ghost Coast to Coast as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 1994

Elvira's Halloween Movie Schlock-A-Thon

Cassandra Peterson was 42+ in Elvira's Halloween Movie Schlock-A-Thon as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 30 1993

Midnight Madness

Cassandra Peterson was 39+ in Midnight Madness as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 13 1990

Parker Lewis Can't Lose

Cassandra Peterson was 38+ in Parker Lewis Can't Lose as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 02 1990

Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira

Cassandra Peterson was 38+ in Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 29 1989

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

Cassandra Peterson was 37+ in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 1989

Elvira's Thriller Theatre

Cassandra Peterson was 37+ in Elvira's Thriller Theatre as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 08 1989

thirtysomething

Cassandra Peterson was 36+ in thirtysomething

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1987

Elvira's ThrillerVideo

Cassandra Peterson was 33+ in Elvira's ThrillerVideo as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1985

St. Elsewhere

Cassandra Peterson was 31+ in St. Elsewhere

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982

Elvira's Movie Macabre

Cassandra Peterson was 30+ in Elvira's Movie Macabre

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1981

Beyond Westworld

Cassandra Peterson was 28+ in Beyond Westworld as 'Dance Hall Girl'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 05 1980

CHiPs

Cassandra Peterson was 25+ in CHiPs as 'Elvira'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977

Alice

Cassandra Peterson was 24+ in Alice

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Cassandra Peterson was 11+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Cinema Insomnia

Cassandra Peterson will be 74+ in Cinema Insomnia as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased