Cassandra Peterson has grown into a veteran American actress who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. 55 years of work add up to around 65 titles. her Elvira in 'Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' is a second title with real reach.
Cassandra Peterson
Actress · Writer
Manhattan, USAManhattan, Kansas, USA
Sep 17, 1951
Age75years
Movies39
Series26
Cassandra Peterson has grown into a veteran American actress who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. 55 years of work add up to around 65 titles. her Elvira in 'Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' is a second title with real reach.
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.