Maila Nurmi
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 titles)
2.0MovieWay of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Self - (archive footage) · 2022
7.4MovieVampira and Me
Self (archive footage) · 2013
8.0MovieVampira: The Movie
Herself · 2006
7.5MovieAmerican Scary
Herself / 'Vampira' · 2006
7.0MovieMonsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts
Self · 2004
6.9MovieSchlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Herself · 2001
3.5MovieThe Many Faces of Dracula
Vampire Girl (archive footage) · 2000
5.0MovieI Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Woman in Hotel Lobby · 1998
7.8MovieThe Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Herself · 1996
10.0MovieVampires: Thirst for the Truth
Self · 1996
7.5MovieVampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes
Self · 1995
7.2MovieFlying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Herself · 1992
9.5MovieDracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Vampire Girl (archive footage) · 1991
9.0ShowThe Incredibly Strange Film Show
Self · 1988
5.4MoviePopulation: 1
Mother (uncredited) · 1986
Bungalow Invader
Vampira · 1981
7.5MovieJames Dean: The First American Teenager
Self · 1975
4.3MovieThe Magic Sword
The Hag / Sorceress · 1962
3.3MovieSex Kittens Go to College
Etta Toodie · 1960
7.0MovieI Passed for White
Girl Poet (uncredited) · 1960
6.0MovieThe Big Operator
Gina · 1959
5.1MovieThe Beat Generation
Poetess · 1959
4.2MoviePlan 9 from Outer Space
Vampire Girl · 1957
7.0ShowThe Vampira Show
Vampira · 1954
6.7MovieRomance on the High Seas
Ship Passenger (uncredited) · 1948