Cassandra Peterson (* 17. September 1951 in Manhattan, Kansas) ist eine US-amerikanische Filmschauspielerin. Bekannt ist sie in erster Linie in der Rolle ihres Alter Egos, der in den USA überaus populären Elvira. ()
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.