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Date of birth: 17 September 1951,
Birth Place: Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Biography

Cassandra Peterson, Elvira's alter ego, was born in Manhattan, Kansas and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She remembers always being a fan of Ann-Margret. Since Cassandra saw her in "Viva las Vegas" she wanted to be a dancer. Just days after graduating from high school, Cassandra went to Vegas where, at the age of 17, she became the youngest showgirl in Las Vegas history. When Elvis Presley saw her perform he encouraged her to pursue a singing career. Going to Europe, Cassandra toured extensively as lead singer for an Italian rock band. She settled in Rome, where she became fluent in Italian. Here Cassandra met Federico Fellini, who cast her in his classic film, "Fellini's Roma". Returning to the USA Cassandra formed her own nightclub review, "Mama's Boys", which toured the national club circuit. In the late 70's, she joined the satiric improvisational troupe, The Groundlings, which also produced such actors as Pee Wee Herman. There she honed her now renowned comedic skills as both a writer and performer. Film and television appearances such as "Cheech And Chong's Next Movie" and others followed, but Cassandra was just the typical struggling actress and spent years wondering where her next meal was coming from. It was the fall of 1981, with the birth of her character, Elvira, that it all changed. While she has since played herself in many film and television shows Cassandra Peterson ultimately combines her numerous talents into an intriguing persona which has no\t only become a Halloween icon, but a "vamp" for all seasons.

Filmography

Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001) (as Elvira) .... Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Bride of Monster Mania (2000) (TV) (as Elvira) .... Elvira - host

Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999) (TV) (as Elvira) .... Elvira - host
Encounter in the Thrid Dimension (1999) .... Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
... aka Encounter in the Third Dimension (1999) (USA: orthographically correct title)
Monster Mania (1997) (TV) (as Elvira) .... Special Guest Appearance
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) .... Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Superstition (1997) .... Elvira
Dear God (1996) (uncredited) .... Herself (Elvira)
Attack of the Killer B-Movies (1995) (TV) .... Elvira
"Reel Wild Cinema" (1994) TV Series .... The Hostess
"Elvira Show, The" (1993) TV Series .... Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Acting On Impulse (1993) (TV) .... Roxy
... aka Eyes of a Stranger (1993) (TV) (USA)
... aka Roses Are Dead (1993) (TV)
... aka Secret Lies (1993) (TV)
... aka Secret Lives (1993) (TV) (USA)
Ring of the Musketeers (1992) (TV) .... Jennifer
... aka Ring der Musketiere, Der (1992) (TV) (Germany)
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV) .... Elvira
Hulkamania 6 (1991) (V) .... Elvira
Ted and Venus (1991) .... Lisa

"Heavy Metal Heaven" (1989) TV Series .... Elvira
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) .... Elvira/Elvira's Aunt
Pledge Night (1988) .... Party Girl
... aka Hazing in Hell, A (1988) (USA: video title)
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1987) .... Sorais
Balboa (1986) .... Angie Stoddard
Echo Park (1986) .... Sheri
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) (V) (as Elvira) .... Elvira
Get Out of My Room (1985) (as Elvira) .... Elvira(segment "Born in East L.A.")
... aka Cheech and Chong: Get Out of My Room (1985)
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1985) (TV) (as Elvira) .... Elvira
Bob Hope Buys NBC? (1985) (TV) .... Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) .... Biker Mama
Uncensored (1984) (V) .... Skit characters
Last of the Great Survivors (1984) (TV) .... Elvira
Filmgore (1983) (V) .... Elvira
Sting II, The (1983) .... O'Malley's Girl
Stroker Ace (1983) .... Girl with Lugs
Jekyll & Hyde... Together Again (1982) .... Busty Nurse
"Movie Macabre" (1981) TV Series .... Elvira
... aka "Elvira's Movie Macabre" (1981) (USA: complete title)
King of the Mountain (1981) .... Neighbor
Coast to Coast (1980) .... Dinner party guest
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980)
... aka High Encounters of the Ultimate Kind (1980)

Dead of Night (1977) .... Host/Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Working Girls, The (1973) .... Katya
... aka Elvira Naked (1973) (USA: video box title)
Roma (1972)
... aka Fellini Roma (1972) (France)
... aka Fellini's Roma (1972) (USA)

Cyclops, The (1957) (uncredited) .... Hostess, 1984 video prints

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