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