John Paragon

Actress Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) and actor Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman) attend the 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 26, 1985 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California

Elvira Details Dreams About Late Mentors Paul Reubens & Phil Hartman

She credits her career to attending the improv school the Groundlings, where she met the stars.