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Overview
Mini Biography:
Cassandra Peterson, Elvira's alter ego, was born in Manhattan, Kansas... moreTrivia:
Strong supporter of gay rights. more
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(51 articles)
50 Influential Scream Queens: Part 2 (From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 10:57 PM, PDT)
Ghoultown Mistress of the Dark CD/DVD Now Available!
(From Dread Central. 21 October 2009, 5:22 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Elvira | Cassandra PetersenFilmography
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1. | The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009) | (voice) Amber | 2009 | - | 6.3 (747) |
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2. | The Scream (2009) (V) | Elvira | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | All About Evil (completed) (2009) | Linda | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | Her Morbid Desires (2008) | Elvira | 2008 | - | 5.9 (40) |
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5. | "The Search for the Next Elvira" (2007) | Elvira (4 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 5.3 (20) |
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6. | "The Girls Next Door" (2005) | Elvira - Mistress of the Dark (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.5 (16) |
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7. | Tomoko's Kitchen (2006) | Mary Mulders | 2006 | - | 5.5 (12) |
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8. | Red Riding Hood (2004) | Hunter's Mom | 2004 | - | 1.5 (573) |
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9. | Scares & Dares (2001) (TV) | Elvira | 2001 | - | 5.1 (5) |
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10. | Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001) | (as Elvira) Elvira, Mistress of the Dark/Lady Elura Hellsubus | 2001 | - | 5.3 (845) |
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11. | Encounter in the Thrid Dimension (1999) | (as Elvira) Elvira, Mistress of the Dark | 1999 | - | 5.5 (188) |
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12. | "The RuPaul Show" (1996) | Elvira (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 3.4 (14) |
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13. | "Nash Bridges" (1996) | Frankie (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.9 (1,401) |
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14. | Superstition (1997) | Elvira | 1997 | - | 6.4 (24) |
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15. | "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" (1994) | Elvira (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 8.1 (928) |
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16. | It's My Party (1996) | (uncredited) Party Guest | 1996 | - | 6.7 (1,630) |
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17. | "Strange Universe" (1996) | Elvira (1 episode) | 1996 | - | 10.0 (5) |
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18. | Attack of the Killer B-Movies (1995) (TV) | Elvira | 1995 | - | 3.4 (21) |
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19. | Acting on Impulse (1993) (TV) | Roxy | 1993 | - | 5.6 (178) |
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20. | "The Elvira Show" (1993) | Elvira, Mistress of the Dark | 1993 | - | 6.1 (16) |
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21. | Ring of the Musketeers (1992) (TV) | (as Cassandra Petersen) Jennifer | 1992 | - | 3.0 (147) |
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22. | "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" (1990) | Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 8.1 (1,342) |
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23. | Ted & Venus (1991) | Lisa | 1991 | - | 4.9 (125) |
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24. | Pledge Night (1990) | Party Girl | 1990 | - | 4.3 (149) |
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25. | "On the Television" (1990) | Various (1 episode) | 1990 | - | 7.0 (9) |
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26. | "Totally Hidden Video" (1989) | Elvira (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 3.4 (10) |
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27. | "Just Say Julie" (1989) | Elvira (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 7.2 (42) |
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28. | "Heavy Metal Heaven" (1989) | Elvira | 1989 | - | 8.5 (7) |
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29. | Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) | (as Elvira) Elvira / (Aunt) Morgana Talbot | 1988 | - | 5.2 (3,247) |
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30. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | Elvira (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 8.2 (6,592) |
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31. | Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986) | Sorais | 1986 | - | 3.6 (3,539) |
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32. | Echo Park (1986) | Sheri | 1986 | - | 5.8 (298) |
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33. | WrestleMania 2 (1986) (V) | Elvira | 1986 | - | 6.1 (295) |
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34. | Balboa (1986) | Angie Stoddard | 1986 | - | 4.4 (31) |
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35. | "The Fall Guy" (1981) | Elvira (2 episodes, 1984-1985) | 1985 | - | 6.9 (830) |
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36. | Bob Hope Buys NBC? (1985) (TV) | Elvira, Mistress of the Dark | 1985 | - | 5.2 (15) |
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37. | Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) | Biker Mama | 1985 | - | 6.9 (17,907) |
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38. | Get Out of My Room (1985) | (as Elvira) Elvira (segment "Born in East L.A.") | 1985 | - | 4.1 (444) |
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39. | "Movie Macabre" (1981) | Elvira (10 episodes, 1981-1984) | 1984 | - | 7.9 (45) |
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40. | Last of the Great Survivors (1984) (TV) | Elvira | 1984 | - | 5.7 (24) |
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41. | Uncensored (1984) (V) | Skit characters | 1984 | - | - |
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42. | "The Richard Simmons Show" (1980) | Elvira (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 5.7 (10) |
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43. | "Fantasy Island" (1978) | Esther / Ptatateetah (2 episodes, 1978-1983) | 1983 | - | 6.3 (624) |
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44. | "St. Elsewhere" (1982) | Judy (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 7.9 (673) |
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45. | Stroker Ace (1983) | Girl with Lugs | 1983 | - | 4.2 (1,225) |
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46. | "Alice" (1976) | Monique (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 6.7 (389) |
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47. | "CHiPs" (1977) | Elvira (2 episodes, 1982-1983) | 1983 | - | 6.1 (779) |
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48. | The Sting II (1983) | O'Malley's Girl | 1983 | - | 4.6 (659) |
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49. | The Paragon of Comedy (1983) (TV) | 1983 | - | 4.0 (14) | |
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50. | Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again (1982) | Busty Nurse | 1982 | - | 5.5 (447) |
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51. | "Harper Valley P.T.A." (1981) | Red Head (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | 7.6 (36) |
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52. | "Open All Night" (1981) | Taffy (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | 7.2 (21) |
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53. | King of the Mountain (1981) | Neighbor | 1981 | - | 5.0 (107) |
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54. | Coast to Coast (1980) | Dinner Party Guest | 1980 | - | 5.0 (178) |
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55. | Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) | Hostage | 1980 | - | 5.4 (3,914) |
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56. | "Happy Days" (1974) | Girl (1 episode, 1979) | 1979 | - | 7.7 (2,580) |
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57. | "Flying High" (1978) | Sexy hooker (1 episode, 1979) | 1979 | - | 6.0 (22) |
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58. | The Working Girls (1974) | Katya | 1974 | - | 4.8 (109) |
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59. | Roma (1972) | (uncredited) | 1972 | - | 7.3 (3,818) |
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60. | "Fright Night" (1970) | Elvira | 1970 | - | 5.5 (16) |
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1. | "The Search for the Next Elvira" (2007) | executive producer (unknown episodes) | 2007 | - | 5.3 (20) |
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2. | "The Elvira Show" (1993) | (producer) | 1993 | - | 6.1 (16) |
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3. | "Movie Macabre" (1981) | associate producer (7 episodes, 1981-1984) | 1984 | - | 7.9 (45) |
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1. | Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001) | (character) (written by) | 2001 | - | 5.3 (845) |
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2. | Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) | (written by) | 1988 | - | 5.2 (3,247) |
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3. | "Movie Macabre" (1981) | (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 7.9 (45) |
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1. | Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001) | (performer: "Le Music Hall") | 2001 | - | 5.3 (845) |
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2. | Encounter in the Thrid Dimension (1999) | (performer: "Haunted House") | 1999 | - | 5.5 (188) |
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3. | Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) | (performer: "Elvira Rap") | 1988 | - | 5.2 (3,247) |
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1. | Something to Scream About (2003) (V) | (thanks) | 2003 | - | 6.6 (82) |
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2. | Bride of Monster Mania (2000) (TV) | (special thanks) | 2000 | - | 6.9 (21) |
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3. | Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999) (TV) | (special thanks) | 1999 | - | 6.4 (53) |
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1. | "Medium" (2005) | Herself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 7.6 (56) |
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2. | Arias with a Twist (post-production) (2009) | Herself | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | The Secret World of Superfans (2008) | Herself | 2008 | - | - |
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4. | "Sidewalks Entertainment" (1988) | Herself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 3.9 (6) |
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5. | Vampira: The Movie (2006) (V) | Herself | 2006 | - | 6.5 (53) |
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6. | "I Love the '70s: Volume 2" (2006) | Herself | 2006 | - | 7.5 (96) |
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7. | "Living in TV Land" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 6.5 (5) |
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8. | The Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006) (V) | Herself | 2006 | - | 7.5 (15) |
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9. | I Love the Holidays (2005) (TV) | Herself / Elvira | 2005 | - | 5.7 (24) |
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10. | "I Love the 80's 3-D" (2005) | Herself / Elvira | 2005 | - | 7.5 (214) |
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11. | Playboy: Hef's Halloween Spooktacular (2005) (V) | (as Elvira) Herself - Hostess | 2005 | - | 1.7 (153) |
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12. | "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996) | Hostess (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | - |
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13. | Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures (2004) (TV) | (as Elvira) Herself - Host | 2004 | - | - |
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14. | "The Tony Danza Show" (2004) | Elvira (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 3.9 (136) |
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15. | Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts (2004) (TV) | Herself | 2004 | - | - |
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16. | "Hollywood Squares" (1998) | Guest Appearance (7 episodes, 2000-2002) | 2002 | - | 5.0 (175) |
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17. | The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and Priscilla (2002) (V) | Herself | 2002 | - | - |
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18. | Bride of Monster Mania (2000) (TV) | (as Elvira) Herself | 2000 | - | 6.9 (21) |
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19. | "The Martin Short Show" (1999) | Herself (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 4.0 (26) |
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20. | "The Howard Stern Radio Show" (1998) | Herself (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 5.2 (176) |
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21. | Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999) (TV) | (as Elvira) Herself | 1999 | - | 6.4 (53) |
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22. | Strange Universe: Aliens Are Proof (1998) (V) | Herself | 1998 | - | - |
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23. | "Better Homes and Gardens" (1996) | Herself (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 6.2 (5) |
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24. | Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) | (as Elvira) Herself | 1997 | $25.9M | 6.4 (98) |
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25. | Monster Mania (1997) (TV) | (as Elvira) Herself | 1997 | - | 7.4 (46) |
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26. | "The Gayle King Show" (1997) | Herself (1 episode) | 1997 | - | - |
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27. | Dear God (1996) | (uncredited) Herself | 1996 | - | 4.7 (1,972) |
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28. | "The Newlywed Game" (1996) | Elvira (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | - |
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29. | "Ricki Lake" (1993) | Elvira (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 3.9 (273) |
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30. | "NFL Monday Night Football" (1970) | Elvira (2 episodes, 1988-1996) | 1996 | - | 8.3 (180) |
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31. | The 9th Annual Genesis Awards (1995) (TV) | Herself - Presenter | 1995 | - | - |
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32. | Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV) | Elvira | 1992 | - | 6.5 (41) |
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33. | "The Arsenio Hall Show" (1989) | Elvira (2 episodes, 1989-1991) | 1991 | - | 6.5 (161) |
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34. | The Horror Hall of Fame II (1991) (TV) | (as Elvira) Herself - Presenter | 1991 | - | - |
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35. | Hulkamania 6 (1991) (V) | (as Elvira) Herself | 1991 | - | 4.6 (28) |
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36. | "thirtysomething" (1987) | Herself (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | 7.0 (460) |
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37. | "After Hours" (1989) | Elvira (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | - |
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38. | "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!" (1989) | Herself (2 episodes, 1989) | 1989 | - | 6.3 (513) |
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39. | The Magical World of Disney (1988) (TV) | Elvira | 1988 | - | 9.0 (9) |
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40. | MTV Video Music Awards 1986 (1986) (TV) | (as Elvira) Herself - Presenter | 1986 | - | 2.4 (9) |
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41. | Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) (V) | (as Elvira) Herself | 1986 | - | 6.7 (60) |
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42. | "TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes" (1984) | Elvira (2 episodes, 1985) | 1985 | - | 6.6 (41) |
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43. | Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1985) (TV) | (as Elvira) Herself | 1985 | - | 4.3 (22) |
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44. | "Life's Most Embarrassing Moments" (1983) | Elvira (1 episode, 1984) | 1984 | - | - |
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45. | "Thicke of the Night" (1983) | Elvira (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 4.1 (12) |
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46. | "Real People" (1979) | Elvira (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 5.8 (38) |
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47. | Filmgore (1983) (V) | Elvira | 1983 | - | 6.0 (39) |
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48. | "Counterattack: Crime in America" (1982) | Blackjack Dealer (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | - |
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2. | Famous T & A (1982) (V) | Herself |
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In 1996 Elvira released her own brand of beer, entitled "Elvira's Night Brew". morePublicity Listings:
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