About
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
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies2022 · Self - (archive footage)
Vampira and Me2013 · Self (archive footage)
Vampira: The Movie2006 · Herself
American Scary2006 · Herself / 'Vampira'
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts2004 · Self
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies2001 · Herself
The Many Faces of Dracula2000 · Vampire Girl (archive footage)
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died1998 · Woman in Hotel Lobby
The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.1996 · Herself
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth1996 · Self
Vampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes1995 · Self
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion1992 · Herself
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook1991 · Vampire Girl (archive footage)
Population: 11986 · Mother (uncredited)
Bungalow Invader1981 · Vampira
James Dean: The First American Teenager1975 · Self
The Magic Sword1962 · The Hag / Sorceress
Sex Kittens Go to College1960 · Etta Toodie
I Passed for White1960 · Girl Poet (uncredited)
The Big Operator1959 · Gina