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

The Beat Generation

as Poetess

The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.

as Herself

Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

as Herself

The Big Operator

as Gina