Cassandra Peterson

Acting

Cassandra Peterson

Born 17 September 1951 · Manhattan, Kansas, USA · 75

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.

Known for

Highlights

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2012 · Series · Ms. Campbell (voice)
Diamonds Are Forever1971 · Film · Shady Tree's Acorn (uncredited)
Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island2019 · Film · Elvira (voice)
Medium2005 · Series · Elvira
DOTA: Dragon's Blood2021 · Series · Lirrak (voice)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure1985 · Film · Biker Mama

Filmography

Movies

59 films

R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead 22026 · Film · Cassandra
Vincent Price: What Keeps Us Alive2026 · Film
The Munsters2022 · Film · Barbara Carr
Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!2020 · Film · Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island2019 · Film · Elvira (voice)
LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood2016 · Film · Drella Diabolique (voice)
First Period2013 · Film · Ms. Glenn
Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas2013 · Film · Artie Duke
Devil's Night2011 · Film · Elvira
All About Evil2010 · Film · Linda
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto2009 · Film · Amber (voice)
The Boneyard Collection2008 · Film · Elvira (segment "Her Morbid Desires")
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness2007 · Film · Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Red Riding Hood2006 · Film · Hunter's Mom
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures2004 · Film · Elvira
Elvira's Haunted Hills2002 · Film · Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Bride of Monster Mania2000 · Film · Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Encounter in the Third Dimension1999 · Film · Elvira
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania1999 · Film · Elvira
KCAL Halloween Scream1997 · Film · Elvira
Superstition1997 · Film · Elvira
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun1997 · Film · Elvira
Monster Mania1997 · Film · Elvira
Dear God1996 · Film · Cassandra Peterson (uncredited)
The Ketchup Vampires II1996 · Film · Elvira
It's My Party1996 · Film · Party Guest
The Ketchup Vampires1995 · Film · Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Attack of the Killer B-Movies1995 · Film · Elvira
Acting on Impulse1993 · Film · Roxy
The Elvira Show1993 · Film · Elvira
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies1992 · Film · Elvira
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits1992 · Film · Elvira
Hulkamania 61991 · Film · Elvira - Commentator
Ted & Venus1991 · Film · Lisa
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark1988 · Film · Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz1988 · Film · Elvira
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold1986 · Film · Sorais
Elvira's Halloween Special1986 · Film · Elvira
WrestleMania II1986 · Film · Elvira / Guest Commentator
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors1986 · Film · Elvira
Echo Park1985 · Film · Sheri
Get Out of My Room1985 · Film
Pee-wee's Big Adventure1985 · Film · Biker Mama
Cheeseball Presents1984 · Film · Elvira
Last of the Great Survivors1984 · Film · Elvira
Uncensored1984 · Film · Skit characters
Stroker Ace1983 · Film · Girl with Lugs
The Sting II1983 · Film · O'Malley's Girl
The Paragon of Comedy1983 · Film · Elvira
Balboa1983 · Film · Angie Stoddard
Filmgore1983 · Film · Elvira
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again1982 · Film · Busty Nurse
Elvira's Movie Macabre: Legacy of Blood1982 · Film · Elvira
King of the Mountain1981 · Film · Neighbor
Coast to Coast1980 · Film · Dinner Party Guest
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie1980 · Film · Hostage (Groundling)
The Working Girls1974 · Film · Katya
Roma1972 · Film · (uncredited)
Diamonds Are Forever1971 · Film · Shady Tree's Acorn (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

34 shows

Dr. Jackie2022 · Series · Cassandra Peterson
Netflix and Chills with Dr. Elvira2021 · Series · Elvira
Elvira's 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special2021 · Series · Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
DOTA: Dragon's Blood2021 · Series · Lirrak (voice)
Elvira's 10 Nights of Halloween2014 · Series · Elvira
13 Nights of Elvira2014 · Series · Elvira
The Goldbergs2013 · Series · Elvira
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2012 · Series · Ms. Campbell (voice)
Comic Book Men2012 · Series · Elvira
Last Man Standing2011 · Series · Elvira
Face Off2011 · Series · Elvira
Elvira's Movie Macabre2010 · Series · Elvira
The Search for the Next Elvira2007 · Series
Elvira's Something Weird2006 · Series · Elvira
Medium2005 · Series · Elvira
Monsterama2004 · Series · Elvira
Elvira's Movies to Die For2004 · Series · Elvira
Elvira's Horror Classics2004 · Series · Elvira
Raise the Dead Featuring Elvira2000 · Series · Elvira
E! True Hollywood Story1996 · Series
Elvira's Halloween Movie Schlock-A-Thon1993 · Series · Elvira
Midnight Madness1990 · Series · Elvira
Parker Lewis Can't Lose1990 · Series · Elvira
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira1989 · Series · Elvira
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!1989 · Series · Elvira
Elvira's Thriller Theatre1989 · Series · Elvira
thirtysomething1987 · Series
Elvira's ThrillerVideo1985 · Series · Elvira
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Judy
Elvira's Movie Macabre1981 · Series · Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Beyond Westworld1980 · Series · Dance Hall Girl
Fantasy Island1978 · Series · Ftatateetah
CHiPs1977 · Series · Elvira
Alice1976 · Series