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.
TV Shows(2)
Movies(23)
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Self - (archive footage)
2022
Vampira and Me
Self (archive footage)
2013
Vampira: The Movie
Herself
2006
American Scary
Herself / 'Vampira'
2006
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts
Self
2004
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Herself
2001
The Many Faces of Dracula
Vampire Girl (archive footage)
2000
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Woman in Hotel Lobby
1998
The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Herself
1996
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Self
1996
Vampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes
Self
1995
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Herself
1992
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Vampire Girl (archive footage)
1991
Population: 1
Mother (uncredited)
1986
Bungalow Invader
Vampira
1981
James Dean: The First American Teenager
Self
1975
The Magic Sword
The Hag / Sorceress
1962
Sex Kittens Go to College
Etta Toodie
1960
I Passed for White
Girl Poet (uncredited)
1960
The Big Operator
Gina
1959
The Beat Generation
Poetess
1959
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Vampire Girl
1957
Romance on the High Seas
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
1948