Portrait of Maila Nurmi

Maila Nurmi

Bio: Maila Elizabeth Syrjäniemi known professionally as Maila Nurmi, was a Finnish-American actress and television personality who created the campy 1950s character Vampira.
Born: Mon, Dec 11 1922
Birthplace: Petsamo, Finland

Death: Thu, Jan 10 2008
Maila Nurmi is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Vampira and Me
Vampira and Me
Maila Nurmi would have been no older than
85 in Vampira and Me
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Oct 08 2013
Poster of Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Maila Nurmi would have been no older than
85 in Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 13 2013
Poster of Vampira: The Movie
Vampira: The Movie
Maila Nurmi was
83 in Vampira: The Movie
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Oct 31 2006
Poster of American Scary
American Scary
Maila Nurmi was
83 in American Scary
as 'Herself / 'Vampira''.
Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts
Maila Nurmi was
81 in Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 02 2004
Poster of Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Maila Nurmi was
78 in Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
as 'Herself'.
Mon, Apr 02 2001
Poster of The Many Faces of Dracula
The Many Faces of Dracula
Maila Nurmi was
77 in The Many Faces of Dracula
as 'Vampire Girl (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Maila Nurmi was
75 in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
as 'Woman in Hotel Lobby'.
Sun, Sep 13 1998
Poster of The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Maila Nurmi was
73 in The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.
as 'Herself'.
Wed, May 01 1996
Poster of Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Maila Nurmi was
73 in Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Vampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes
Vampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes
Maila Nurmi was
72 in Vampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Maila Nurmi was
69 in Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
as 'Herself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Maila Nurmi was
68 in Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
as 'Vampire Girl (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Population: 1
Population: 1
Maila Nurmi was
63 in Population: 1
as 'Mother (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 24 1986
Poster of Bungalow Invader
Bungalow Invader
Maila Nurmi was
58 in Bungalow Invader
as 'Vampira'.
Wed, Apr 01 1981
Poster of James Dean: The First American Teenager
James Dean: The First American Teenager
Maila Nurmi was
52 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 30 1975
Poster of The Magic Sword
The Magic Sword
Maila Nurmi was
39 in The Magic Sword
as 'The Hag / Sorceress'.
Sun, Apr 01 1962
Poster of Sex Kittens Go to College
Sex Kittens Go to College
Maila Nurmi was
37 in Sex Kittens Go to College
as 'Etta Toodie'.
Wed, Aug 24 1960
Poster of I Passed for White
I Passed for White
Maila Nurmi was
37 in I Passed for White
as 'Girl Poet (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 18 1960
Poster of The Big Operator
The Big Operator
Maila Nurmi was
36 in The Big Operator
as 'Gina'.
Sat, Aug 01 1959
Poster of Plan 9 from Outer Space
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Maila Nurmi was
36 in Plan 9 from Outer Space
as 'Vampire Girl'.
Wed, Jul 22 1959
Poster of The Beat Generation
The Beat Generation
Maila Nurmi was
36 in The Beat Generation
as 'Poetess'.
Fri, Jul 03 1959
Poster of Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas
Maila Nurmi was
25 in Romance on the High Seas
as 'Ship Passenger (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 25 1948

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Incredibly Strange Film Show
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Maila Nurmi was
65+ in The Incredibly Strange Film Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of The Vampira Show
The Vampira Show
Maila Nurmi was
31+ in The Vampira Show
as 'Vampira'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 30 1954