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Maila Nurmi was an American-Finnish actress who created the campy 1950s character Vampira, the first horror host on television. She also appeared in films such as Plan 9 from Outer Space and The Beat Generation, and posed for pin-up photos.
Oct 11, 2023 · Although The Vampira Show lasted for just one year and wasn't seen outside of Southern California, it made its spooky, wasp-waisted hostess a national star. Vampira hobbed-knobbed with celebrities and made guest appearances on popular network shows.
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 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.
In the mid-1950s, pin up girl turned actor MAILA NURMI created the world's first TV horror host, VAMPIRA, a persona that proved to be as wicked a presence i...
Watch a video tribute to Maila Nurmi, the original Vampira, who disappeared from a ball in 1954 and became a legend. Learn about her life, career, and legacy as a horror icon and a feminist pioneer.
Many actors spend decades building impressive careers, but all Maila Nurmi needed was one night to create a legend. Most famous as the woman behind Vampira, television’s first horror host, Nurmi's life was like one long Halloween party—in the best and worst ways. From fame to celebrity gossip, messy relationships and horror stories; Nurmi ...
