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.
2022Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction MoviesMovieas Self - (archive footage)2013Vampira and MeMovieas Self (archive footage)2006Vampira: The MovieMovieas Herself2006American ScaryMovieas Herself / 'Vampira'
2004Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror HostsMovieas Self2001Schlock! The Secret History of American MoviesMovieas Herself2000The Many Faces of DraculaMovieas Vampire Girl (archive footage)1998I Woke Up Early the Day I DiedMovieas Woman in Hotel Lobby1996The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.Movieas Herself
1996Vampires: Thirst for the TruthMovieas Self1995Vampira: About Sex, Death and TaxesMovieas Self1992Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' CompanionMovieas Herself1991Dracula: A Cinematic ScrapbookMovieas Vampire Girl (archive footage)1988The Incredibly Strange Film ShowTV showas Self · 1 episodes1986Population: 1Movieas Mother (uncredited)1975James Dean: The First American TeenagerMovieas Self1962The Magic SwordMovieas The Hag / Sorceress1960Sex Kittens Go to CollegeMovieas Etta Toodie1960I Passed for WhiteMovieas Girl Poet (uncredited)
