Birth Name: Cassandra Peterson
Birth Date: September 17, 1951


Elvira is an American actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. She gained fame on Los Angeles television station KHJ-TV wearing a revealing, black, gothic,cleavage-enhancing gown as host of Elvira's Movie Macabre a weekly horror movie presentation. Her wickedly vampish appearance is offset by her comical character, quirky and quick-witted personality, and Valley girl-type speech. She met Elvis Presley in Las Vegas, whom she briefly dated.] She had a small role as a showgirl in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever