Maila Nurmi
Acting
Biography
Maila Elizabeth Syrjäniemi (December 11, 1922 – January 10, 2008), known professionally as Maila Nurmi, was an American actress best known for creating the camp 1950s character Vampira. She was of Finnish descent.
Filmography 25
Movies (23)
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies2022Self - (archive footage)
Vampira and Me2013Self (archive footage)
Vampira: The Movie2006Herself
American Scary2006Herself / 'Vampira'
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts2004Self
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies2001Herself
The Many Faces of Dracula2000Vampire Girl (archive footage)
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died1998Woman in Hotel Lobby
The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.1996Herself
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth1996Self
Vampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes1995Self
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion1992Herself
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook1991Vampire Girl (archive footage)
Population: 11986Mother (uncredited)- Bungalow Invader1981Vampira
James Dean: The First American Teenager1975Self
The Magic Sword1962The Hag / Sorceress
Sex Kittens Go to College1960Etta Toodie
I Passed for White1960Girl Poet (uncredited)
The Big Operator1959Gina
The Beat Generation1959Poetess
Plan 9 from Outer Space1957Vampire Girl
Romance on the High Seas1948Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Shows (2)
The Incredibly Strange Film Show1988Self
The Vampira Show1954Vampira