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.
Maila Nurmi
Acting
Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
Born · Died
Movies
Vampira and Me· 2013
Self (archive footage)
American Scary· 2006
Herself / 'Vampira'
Vampira: The Movie· 2006
Herself
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts· 2004
Self
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies· 2001
Herself
The Many Faces of Dracula· 2000
Vampire Girl (archive footage)
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died· 1998
Woman in Hotel Lobby
The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.· 1996
Herself
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth· 1996
Self
Vampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes· 1995
Self
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion· 1992
Herself
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook· 1991
Vampire Girl (archive footage)
Population: 1· 1986
Mother (uncredited)
Bungalow Invader· 1981
Vampira
James Dean: The First American Teenager· 1975
Self
The Magic Sword· 1962
The Hag / Sorceress
I Passed for White· 1960
Girl Poet (uncredited)
Sex Kittens Go to College· 1960
Etta Toodie
The Beat Generation· 1959
Poetess
The Big Operator· 1959
Gina
Plan 9 from Outer Space· 1957
Vampire Girl
Romance on the High Seas· 1948
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
