Date of Birth: September 17, 1951
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Cassandra Peterson is an American actress, writer, and comedian best known for her character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Born on September 17, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas, she grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her fascination with horror began at a young age, which later inspired her iconic goth persona. Before becoming Elvira, Peterson worked as a showgirl in Las Vegas and had minor roles in several films. In 1981, she created the character Elvira, which catapulted her to fame as the hostess of the horror movie television show “Elvira’s Movie Macabre.” She has since maintained a successful career in entertainment, making appearances in films, television, and even video games. Her unique blend of dark humor and campy charm has made Elvira a beloved figure in popular culture.
5 Interesting Facts about Cassandra Peterson
1. Cassandra Peterson started her career as a showgirl in Las Vegas, where she met Elvis Presley.
2. She was once a member of an Italian rock band called “I Latins Ochanats.”
3. The Elvira character was originally created for a local Los Angeles TV station’s horror show, but it became so popular that it led to movies, comic books, and merchandise.
4. Cassandra Peterson holds the Guinness World Record for the most number of Halloween costumes sold, thanks to her Elvira persona.
5. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which she received in 2021.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Cassandra Peterson
1. “I’m not a witch, I’m your wife!”
2. “I was never a glamour girl. I always looked like a Vampire Bat, even as a kid.”
3. “Elvira is very much a drag queen. I mean, she’s a woman, but she has the same kind of sensibility as a drag queen.”
4. “When you’re a kid, you don’t realize the impact that something has on you until you’re older and can look back on it.”
5. “I think being different, being against the grain of society, is the greatest thing in the world.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Cassandra Peterson’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
Children
Cassandra Peterson has one child, a daughter named Sadie Pierson, born in 1994.
Relevant Links
1. [Cassandra Peterson IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005308/
2. [Elvira Official Website](https://www.elvira.com/
3. [Cassandra Peterson Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra_Peterson
