How old was Cassandra Peterson when she played Elvira?

How old was Cassandra Peterson when she played Elvira?

Peterson seems to be very proud of the fact that she became a pop culture icon later in life. She was 30 when she started portraying Elvira, which she jokes is over the hill for women in Hollywood.

How many Elvira’s have there been?

There has and is only one, Cassandra Peterson.

Is Elvira in a relationship?

The actress and horror movie hostess opens up about her partner, Teresa “T” Wierson, a trainer who became a friend, assistant, and eventually her longtime love in her newly released memoir, Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark.

How much money did Elvira make?

Now, 40 years since her debut, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark can claim a net worth of at least $3 million. Let’s take a look at Elvira’s story, and see how a showgirl from Las Vegas became a million-dollar horror icon.