Schlitzie
Schlitzie | |
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| Born | Simon Metz? September 10, 1901 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1971 (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Schlitze Surtees |
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.