Cassandra Peterson Bio, Age, Net Worth, Where Is She Now?
Cassandra Peterson began her performing business career as a dancer and singer in the early 1970s. However, she eventually rose to fame on television for her breakthrough role in the career of horror hostess Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. in the hit series The Macabre Movie of Elvira. Thanks to Peterson’s brilliant portrayal, the character easily achieved cult status after debuting in 1981 and has since evolved into a highly lucrative brand associated with different merchandise. There have also been two film adaptations of the character of Elvira in which Peterson maintained her role as Elvira.
Cassandra Peterson Bio, Age
Cassandra Peterson was born on the 17th day of September 1951. She was born in Manhattan, Kansas, but her family later moved to Randolph, Kansas. The family eventually settled in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they attended General William J. Palmer High School.
While still in high school, 17-year-old Peterson had the chance to watch a live broadcast while on a trip to Nevada, Las Vegas, with his parents. She was noticed by a member of the production team of the series who offered her a contract on the spot. She signed the contract and several months later moved to Las Vegas after graduating from high school.
Peterson began performing as a showgirl and her first big hit was on the musical revue Vive Les Girls! at the Dunes Hotel in Nevada. She later appeared as an uncredited extra in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever (1971), as well as the comedy film Roma(1972). The multi-talented young woman briefly moved to Italy where she began her singing career. Upon her return to the United States, she began touring with a musical/comedy act known as Mammas Boys. Peterson has also modeled for different men’s magazines in Los Angeles. In order to hone her talents, she began performing with the Los Angeles-based improv troupe The Groundlings in 1979.
In 1981, Cassandra Peterson auditioned and won the role of Elvira, the title character and hostess of the comedy show Elvira’s Macabre Movie on Los Angeles-based television station KHJ-TV. The role seemed a perfect fit for the actress, fascinated by horror concepts from childhood. Along with bringing her own interpretation, Peterson also had the freedom to create a costume for the character of Elvira and she dreamed up the tight, low-cut black dress that has identified her over the years.
Peterson’s Elvira easily became popular among late night television audiences for her quirky and captivating looks, as well as her satirical and sarcastic comments. The character eventually became a very profitable brand associated with a variety of products, including Halloween costumes, comics and novels, video games, action figures, model kits, calendars, perfumes, dolls and much more. The talented actress has also recorded several Elvira Halloween music albums over the years. The character of Elvira was also adapted into a feature film Elvira, Mistress of Darkness (1988) and its sequel The Haunted Hills of Elvira (2001).
Beyond her portrayal of the character Elvira, Cassandra Peterson also has other notable acting credits, including the films The Peewees’ Great Adventure (1985), Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1987) . ), Ted and Venus (1991) and All About Evil (2010).
Cassandra Peterson net worth
Cassandra Peterson’s net worth is pegged at an enviable sum of $3 million. Predictably, most of her fortune comes from her illustrious acting career, especially her instrumental role in Elvira’s career. Thanks to the expansive nature of the Elvira franchise, this versatile actress has also been involved in other business endeavors including publishing books.
Where is she now?
Cassandra Peterson is still very active in show business and has continued to appear as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark on different TV shows. Recently, she has been featured as Elvira in different reality TV series like Halloween Wars (2015-16) and Storage Wars Halloween Special “Scariest Lockers” (2018). The multi-talented star also features in other projects. She lent her voice to a role in the animated LEGO movie Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood (2016).
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