Boopman's Halloween Page

This page is dedicated to Boopman's favorite Halloween icon.

ELVIRA

Elvira was born Cassandra Peterson on September 17, 1951 in Manhattan, Kansas though most of her childhood was spend in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Cassandra's inspiration was and is Ann.Margaret ever since she saw her in "Viva Las Vegas".  At the age of 17, Cassandra became the youngest showgirl in Las Vegas history.

Elvis Presley saw her perform and encouraged her to pursue a singing career.  Cassandra went to Europe and toured extensively as lead singer for an Italian rock band. Cassandra settled in Rome and became fluent in Italian.  While here she met renowned director, Federico Fellini, who cast her in his classic film, "Fellini's Roma".

Returning stateside, Cassandra formed her own nightclub review, "Mama's Boys", which toured the national club circuit. In the late 70's, she joined the satiric improvisational troupe, The Groundlings, which also produced such notables as Phil Hartman, Pee Wee Herman, Jon Lovitz and Julia Sweeney. There she honed her now renowned comedic skills as both a writer and performer.

Film and television appearances such as "Cheech And Chong's Next Movie", "Fantasy Island", "Happy Days" and "St. Elsewhere" followed, but Cassandra recalls, "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."

It was the fall of 1981, with the birth of her character, Elvira, that it all changed. While she has since played herself in many film and television shows including "Echo Park", "Alan Quartermain" and "Pee Wee's Big Adventure", Cassandra Peterson ultimately combines her numerous talents into an intriguing persona which has not only become a Halloween icon, but a "vamp" for all seasons.

Click Here For Pictures of Elvira
(Please keep in mind that though the following pictures are
fully clothed they are none-the-less Elvira and may be
offensive to some).