Maila Nurmi
Born: 1922-12-11
Birthplace: Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
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
Plan 9 from Outer Space
The Magic Sword
Romance on the High Seas
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Sex Kittens Go to College
The Beat Generation
The Many Faces of Dracula
The Big Operator
Top Movie Credits
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Vampire Girl
The Magic Sword
The Hag / Sorceress
Romance on the High Seas
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Woman in Hotel Lobby
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Self - (archive footage)
Sex Kittens Go to College
Etta Toodie
The Beat Generation
Poetess
The Many Faces of Dracula
Vampire Girl (archive footage)
The Big Operator
Gina