Maila Nurmi

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.

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Known ForActing

GenderFemale

BirthdateDecember 11, 1922(85 years old)

Place of BirthGloucester, Massachusetts, USA

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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.

Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies

as Self - (archive footage)

Vampira and Me

as Self (archive footage)

Vampira: The Movie

American Scary

as Herself / 'Vampira'

Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts

Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies

The Many Faces of Dracula

as Vampire Girl (archive footage)

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died

as Woman in Hotel Lobby

The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth