Maila Nurmi
- Born
- December 11, 1922
- Died
- January 10, 2008 (85 years old)
- Place of birth
- Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2022Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction MoviesFilm · Self - (archive footage)
- 2013Vampira and MeFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2006Vampira: The MovieFilm · Herself
- 2006American ScaryFilm · Herself / 'Vampira'
- 2004Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror HostsFilm · Self
- 2001Schlock! The Secret History of American MoviesFilm · Herself
- 2000The Many Faces of DraculaFilm · Vampire Girl (archive footage)
- 1998I Woke Up Early the Day I DiedFilm · Woman in Hotel Lobby★ 4.8
- 1996The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.Film · Herself
- 1996Vampires: Thirst for the TruthFilm · Self
- 1995Vampira: About Sex, Death and TaxesFilm · Self
- 1992Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' CompanionFilm · Herself
- 1991Dracula: A Cinematic ScrapbookFilm · Vampire Girl (archive footage)
- 1986Population: 1Film · Mother (uncredited)
- 1981Bungalow InvaderBungalow InvaderFilm · Vampira
- 1975James Dean: The First American TeenagerFilm · Self
- 1962The Magic SwordFilm · The Hag / Sorceress★ 4.3
- 1960Sex Kittens Go to CollegeFilm · Etta Toodie
- 1960I Passed for WhiteFilm · Girl Poet (uncredited)
- 1959The Big OperatorFilm · Gina
- 1959The Beat GenerationFilm · Poetess
- 1957The Jet-Propelled CouchThe Jet-Propelled CouchFilm · Vampira
- 1957Plan 9 from Outer SpaceFilm · Vampire Girl★ 4.2
- 1954The Vampira ShowSeries · Vampira
- 1948Romance on the High SeasFilm · Ship Passenger (uncredited)★ 6.7
