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, …

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.

2 days ago · Elvira, Mistress of the Dark—aka Cassandra Peterson—Looks Back at Her Life in Parties The Queen of Halloween relives nights out with drag queens, punks, and Nicolas Cage.

Elvira’s reign as ‘ Queen of Halloween ’ has spanned more than three decades and includes an IMAX movie, music CDs, books and more than a thousand licensed products. She co-wrote …

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 …

20 hours ago · You can thank Elvis for Elvira, Cassandra Peterson says Cassandra Peterson has entertained fans as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for over four decades.

At 74, Cassandra Peterson has officially hung up the cleavage-exposing little black dress and teased-to-Transylvania wig she once wore to embody her alter ego, Elvira, Mistress of the …

5 days ago · Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, is the undisputed queen of Halloween and all things spooky. But did you know that if it weren’t for Elvis Presley, there might never have been an …

Oct 23, 2025 · Cassandra Peterson — the actress behind Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — talks to Yahoo about aging in the spotlight, letting go of the costume and living authentically.

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