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Cassandra Peterson

Known for Acting

Born
September 17, 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Also known as
Cassandra Petersen, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

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.

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