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.
Known for
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
2022 • Self - (archive footage)
Vampira and Me
2013 • Self (archive footage)
Vampira: The Movie
2006 • Herself
American Scary
2006 • Herself / 'Vampira'
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts
2004 • Self
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
2001 • Herself
The Many Faces of Dracula
2000 • Vampire Girl (archive footage)
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998 • Woman in Hotel Lobby
Full filmography
Bungalow Invader
View movie1981 • Vampira
