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Schlitzie
ActingPersonal Info
gender
Male
birthday
September 10, 1901
died
September 24, 1971
place of birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
also known as
Shlitzie Surtees · Slitzy · Shlitze Surtees · Shlitze the Pinhead
total credits
2 movies
Biography
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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Filmography
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