The Vampira Show
1954
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Maila Elizabeth Syrjäniemi (December 11, 1922 – January 10, 2008), [1] known professionally as Maila Nurmi, was an American-Finn [2] actress who created the campy 1950s character Vampira. She was raised in Astoria, Oregon, where she worked in tuna and salmon canneries.
Oct 11, 2023 · Learn about Maila Nurmi, the Finnish-American actress who invented Vampira, the first and most influential horror hostess on TV. Discover her life story, from her childhood in Astoria to her Hollywood struggles and her legacy in pop culture.
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Maila Nurmi was a Finnish-American actress, producer and writer who created the iconic character of Vampira for late night TV in the 1950s. She also appeared in films such as Plan 9 from Outer Space and The Beat Generation, and was a painter and animal rights activist.
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Feb 21, 2008 · NOW ON DVD!See the rare opening from the original 1954 Vampira Show!Complete episode now available on DVD exclusively at Vampira's Attic.
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Jan 12, 2021 · Vampira, Hollywood’s original Goth, emerges from the shadows in a new biography. Finnish-born actress and television host Maila Nurmi, a.k.a. Vampira, circa 1956. (Hulton Archive / Getty...
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Learn how a former model and coat-check attendant created the iconic vampire character Vampira for TV in 1954, and how she became a friend and inspiration for James Dean. Discover her bizarre fashion, her legal battles, and her tragic end in this article by Austin Film Society.
Maila Nurmi was the woman behind Vampira, television's first horror host. Learn about her lies, influences, successes, and controversies in this article.
