Acting
Maila Nurmi
Acting · Born 1922-12-11 · Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
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.
Credits · 24
FilmWay of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
2022 · Self - (archive footage)
FilmVampira and Me
2013 · Self (archive footage)
FilmVampira: The Movie
2006 · Herself
FilmAmerican Scary
2006 · Herself / 'Vampira'
FilmMonsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts
2004 · Self
FilmSchlock! The Secret History of American Movies
2001 · Herself
FilmThe Many Faces of Dracula
2000 · Vampire Girl (archive footage)
FilmI Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998 · Woman in Hotel Lobby
FilmThe Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
1996 · Herself
FilmVampires: Thirst for the Truth
1996 · Self
FilmVampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes
1995 · Self
FilmFlying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
1992 · Herself
FilmDracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
1991 · Vampire Girl (archive footage)
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
1988 · Self
FilmPopulation: 1
1986 · Mother (uncredited)
FilmJames Dean: The First American Teenager
1975 · Self
FilmThe Magic Sword
1962 · The Hag / Sorceress
FilmSex Kittens Go to College
1960 · Etta Toodie
FilmI Passed for White
1960 · Girl Poet (uncredited)
FilmThe Big Operator
1959 · Gina
FilmThe Beat Generation
1959 · Poetess
FilmPlan 9 from Outer Space
1957 · Vampire Girl
The Vampira Show
1954 · Vampira
FilmRomance on the High Seas
1948 · Ship Passenger (uncredited)