Person
Schlitzie
Acting · 1901–1971 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1932Island of Lost SoulsFurry Manimal (uncredited)
- 1932FreaksHimself
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