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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.

Known for

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

Full filmography

Vampira and Me
Vampira and Me
2013 • Self (archive footage)
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American Scary
American Scary
2006 • Herself / 'Vampira'
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The Many Faces of Dracula
The Many Faces of Dracula
2000 • Vampire Girl (archive footage)
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I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998 • Woman in Hotel Lobby
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Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
1991 • Vampire Girl (archive footage)
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Population: 1
Population: 1
1986 • Mother (uncredited)
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The Magic Sword
The Magic Sword
1962 • The Hag / Sorceress
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I Passed for White
I Passed for White
1960 • Girl Poet (uncredited)
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Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas
1948 • Ship Passenger (uncredited)
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Maila Nurmi – Biography, Known For & Filmography