Cassandra Peterson

Birth Name:

Cassandra Peterson

Birth Place:

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Profession

Actress, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer

Inducted into the Horror Host Hall of Fame in 2012 for her performance as Elvira from "Movie Macabre․"
After being severely burned by scolding water at five-years-old, she would eventually undergo close to 20 skin-grafting operations to repair the damage
Began her career at age 17 as a showgirl in Las Vegas' Vive Les Girls
Originally appeared in Italian films after relocating to Europe in her early 20s
Quote: "Elvis [Presley] was the one who convinced me I could go further, beyond Vegas and dancing․ It made a big impact on my life, obviously․ Coming from him, you're going to take his advice, right?"
Quote: "I was your typical struggling actress․ I went to every audition, took a million acting, dancing and singing lessons and spent years wondering where my next meal was coming from․"
Quote: "The longer time goes on, the more [Elvira] becomes a legend․ She's become the Santa Claus of Halloween․"
After returning to the United States, she would become a member of The Groundlings before landing the seminal role of Elvira in 1981's "Movie Macabre"
Hosted L․A․'s Knott's Scary Farm annual amusement park event from 1982 until 2001
Invested in Los Angeles' Comikaze event after its establishment in 2011
Founded Queen B Productions to market Elvira products

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