Person file · Acting
Maila Nurmi
Born 1922-12-11Gloucester, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction MoviesSelf - (archive footage)Vampira and MeSelf (archive footage)Vampira: The MovieHerselfAmerican ScaryHerself / 'Vampira'Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror HostsSelfSchlock! The Secret History of American MoviesHerselfThe Many Faces of DraculaVampire Girl (archive footage)I Woke Up Early the Day I DiedWoman in Hotel LobbyThe Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.HerselfVampires: Thirst for the TruthSelfVampira: About Sex, Death and TaxesSelfFlying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' CompanionHerselfDracula: A Cinematic ScrapbookVampire Girl (archive footage)Population: 1Mother (uncredited)Bungalow InvaderVampiraJames Dean: The First American TeenagerSelfThe Magic SwordThe Hag / SorceressSex Kittens Go to CollegeEtta ToodieI Passed for WhiteGirl Poet (uncredited)The Big OperatorGinaThe Beat GenerationPoetessThe Jet-Propelled CouchVampiraPlan 9 from Outer SpaceVampire GirlRomance on the High SeasShip Passenger (uncredited)