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
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Plan 9 from Outer Space
The Magic Sword
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Sex Kittens Go to College
Romance on the High Seas
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
American Scary
Population: 1
The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Top Movie Credits
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Woman in Hotel Lobby
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Vampire Girl
The Magic Sword
The Hag / Sorceress
Sex Kittens Go to College
Etta Toodie
Romance on the High Seas
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Vampire Girl (archive footage)
American Scary
Herself / 'Vampira'
Population: 1
Mother (uncredited)