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.
Filmography
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Movies 2
self 1
Furry Manimal (uncredited)
Island of Lost Souls (1932)
Movie
4
Himself
Freaks (1932)
Movie
5.5
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1901-09-10
Deathday1971-09-24 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceThe Bronx, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsShlitzie Surtees, Slitzy, Shlitze Surtees, Shlitze the Pinhead, Simon Metz, Schlitze
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