Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Born
September 10, 1901 (70 years old)
Died
September 24, 1971
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Popular Genres
Horror Drama Science Fiction
Career Span
1932 – 1932

Schlitzie

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Schlitzie (alternatively spelled Schlitze or Shlitze; September 10, 1901 – September 24, 1971), possibly born Simon Metz and legally Schlitze Surtees, was an American sideshow performer. He also appeared in a few films, and is best known for his role in the 1932 movie Freaks. His lifelong career on the outdoor entertainment circuit as a major sideshow attraction with Barnum & Bailey, among others, made him a popular cultural icon.

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Personal Info

Born
Sep 10, 1901
From
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Career
1932 – 1932