Maila Nurmi

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

as Vampire Girl

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

Sex Kittens Go to College

as Etta Toodie

Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies

as Herself

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

The Beat Generation

as Poetess