Acting · Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA · Born December 11, 1922
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.
MovieWay of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
2022
as Self - (archive footage)
MovieVampira and Me
2013
as Self (archive footage)
MovieVampira: The Movie
2006
as Herself
MovieAmerican Scary
2006
as Herself / 'Vampira'
MovieMonsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts
2004
as Self
MovieSchlock! The Secret History of American Movies
2001
as Herself
MovieThe Many Faces of Dracula
2000
as Vampire Girl (archive footage)
MovieI Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998
as Woman in Hotel Lobby
MovieThe Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
1996
as Herself
MovieVampires: Thirst for the Truth
1996
as Self
MovieVampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes
1995
as Self
MovieFlying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
1992
as Herself
MovieDracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
1991
as Vampire Girl (archive footage)
TVThe Incredibly Strange Film Show
1988
as Self
MoviePopulation: 1
1986
as Mother (uncredited)
Bungalow Invader
1981
as Vampira
MovieJames Dean: The First American Teenager
1975
as Self
MovieThe Magic Sword
1962
as The Hag / Sorceress
MovieSex Kittens Go to College
1960
as Etta Toodie
MovieI Passed for White
1960
as Girl Poet (uncredited)
MovieThe Big Operator
1959
as Gina
MovieThe Beat Generation
1959
as Poetess
MoviePlan 9 from Outer Space
1957
as Vampire Girl
TVThe Vampira Show
1954
as Vampira
MovieRomance on the High Seas
1948
as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
