Cassandra Peterson

Acting • 145 Credits

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.

✍️ Written & Story Credits (5)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

1988 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
Elvira's Haunted Hills

Elvira's Haunted Hills

2002 ⭐ 2.8
Characters
Elvira's Movie Macabre

Elvira's Movie Macabre

1981 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Elvira's Halloween Special

Elvira's Halloween Special

1986 ⭐ 4.2
Writer
The Elvira Show

The Elvira Show

1993 ⭐ 3.3
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever

1971 ⭐ 3.2
as Shady Tree's Acorn (uncredited)
Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island

Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island

2019 ⭐ 3.5
as Elvira (voice)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

1985 ⭐ 3.3
as Biker Mama
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2012 ⭐ 4.2
as Ms. Campbell (voice)
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

1988 ⭐ 3.4
as Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot
Medium

Medium

2005 ⭐ 3.7
as Elvira
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 ⭐ 3.4
as Elvira
DOTA: Dragon's Blood

DOTA: Dragon's Blood

2021 ⭐ 3.9
as Lirrak (voice)
The Goldbergs

The Goldbergs

2013 ⭐ 3.7
as Elvira
Roma

Roma

1972 ⭐ 3.6
as (uncredited)
Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing

2011 ⭐ 3.6
as Elvira
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

1986 ⭐ 2.4
as Sorais
RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

2009 ⭐ 3.7
as Self - Judge (archive footage)
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie

1980 ⭐ 3.0
as Hostage (Groundling)
The Munsters

The Munsters

2022 ⭐ 2.8
as Barbara Carr
Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

2020 ⭐ 3.8
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (voice)
LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood

2016 ⭐ 3.6
as Drella Diabolique (voice)
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto

2009 ⭐ 3.0
as Amber (voice)
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014 ⭐ 3.6
as Self - Actress
Elvira's Haunted Hills

Elvira's Haunted Hills

2002 ⭐ 2.8
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
CHiPs

CHiPs

1977 ⭐ 3.4
as Elvira
Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

1978 ⭐ 3.3
as Ftatateetah
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

2012 ⭐ 3.6
as Self - Guest Judge
Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1994 ⭐ 4.0
as Elvira
In Search of Darkness

In Search of Darkness

2019 ⭐ 3.8
as Self
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

1989 ⭐ 3.6
as Elvira
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 ⭐ 3.8
as Self
St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere

1982 ⭐ 2.9
as Judy
Face Off

Face Off

2011 ⭐ 3.5
as Elvira
Parker Lewis Can't Lose

Parker Lewis Can't Lose

1990 ⭐ 3.7
as Elvira