Maila Nurmi (1922–2008) |
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The original glamour ghoul herself, "Vampira", of late night 1950s television, was actually born Maila Syrjäniemi (later changed to the easier surname Nurmi) on December 11, 1922 in Petsamo, Finland. Her uncle was the multiple Olympic medal runner Paavo Nurmi. Maila arrived in the United States with her family as a baby and lived a rather nomadic ...
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Born:in Gloucester, Massachusetts, USADied:(age 85) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actress (20 credits)
Actress (20 credits)
1954-1955
The Vampira Show
(TV Series)
Vampira
Vampira
- Woman Who Came Back
(1955)
... Vampira (as Vampira)
- Strangler of the Swamp
(1955)
... Vampira (as Vampira)
- Detour
(1955)
... Vampira (as Vampira)
- The Glass Alibi
(1955)
... Vampira (as Vampira)
- Larceny in Her Heart
(1955)
... Vampira (as Vampira)
1954
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Vampira
Vampira
- Dial 'B' for Brush with guest performers Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Jr. & Vampira
(1954)
... Vampira (as Vampira)
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Writer (2 credits)
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Producer (2 credits)
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Makeup Department (1 credit)
Makeup Department (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (21 credits)
Self (21 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Hostess on ABC-TV (as "Vampira") for showings of "B" horror movies. See more »Publicity Listings:
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Maila Syrjaniemi Nurmi | VampiraHeight:
5' 6½" (1.69 m)
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