Maila Nurmi

Biography

Maila Elizabeth Syrjäniemi known professionally as Maila Nurmi, was a Finnish-American actress and television personality who created the campy 1950s character Vampira.

Known For

Plan 9 from Outer Space

as Vampire Girl

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Magic Sword

as The Hag / Sorceress

Romance on the High Seas

as Ship Passenger (uncredited)

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died

as Woman in Hotel Lobby

Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies

as Herself

Sex Kittens Go to College

as Etta Toodie

Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

as Herself

The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.

as Herself

The Big Operator

as Gina