Maila Elizabeth Syrjäniemi, a Finnish-American actress of exceptional talent and television personality of remarkable distinction, is arguably most prominently connected to the conception of the legendary, outrageously flamboyant character Vampira, a persona that has made a lasting and profound impact on the fabric of popular culture, forever etching its mark on the collective consciousness of the public.
Known For
Personal Details
BornDec 11, 1922 Petsamo, Finland
Spouse
Fabrizio Mioni
( Jun 20, 1961 to May 11, 2025 )John Brinkley
( Mar 10, 1958 to May 11, 2025 )Dean Riesner
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
- Onni Kosti Syrjäniemi
- Sophia Peterson
Biography
Career
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2000

The Many Faces of Dracula as Vampire Girl (archive footage)
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1998

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died as Woman in Hotel Lobby
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1991

Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook as Vampire Girl (archive footage)
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1986

Population: 1 as Mother (uncredited)
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1962

The Magic Sword as The Hag / Sorceress
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1960

I Passed for White as Girl Poet (uncredited)
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Sex Kittens Go to College as Etta Toodie
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1959

The Big Operator as Gina
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Plan 9 from Outer Space as Vampire Girl
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The Beat Generation as Poetess
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1948

Romance on the High Seas as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
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2013
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2006
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2004
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2001
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1996
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1995
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1992
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1975