Maila Nurmi (born Maila Syrjäniemi, December 21, 1921 in Petsamo, Finland (now Pechenga, Russia)) created the well-remembered 1950s character of Vampira. Her portrayal of this character as a television horror host and in films was influential over decades that followed. Wikipedia
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Interview with a Vamp I'm sat in a fast-food joint off Sunset Boulevard, deep in discussion with Vampira, the world's first TV horror host. Maila Nurmi, the Finnish performer beneath the famous black wig and nails, was a phenomenon in the s. www.bizarremag.com/bizarre_lives.php?id=1779
...Weegee with actress Vampira ( Maila Nurmi ) 1952 actress, Tina Louise actress, Deborah Kerr actress, Anne Jamieson , 1961 actress, Peggy Carnes, 1940 These two young ladies are ... www.petergowland.com/glamour8d.html