Acting
Schlitzie
1901-1971
Known for Freaks, Island of Lost Souls.
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Born09/10/1901
Died09/24/1971
AgeDied at 70
BirthplaceThe Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asShlitzie Surtees, Slitzy, Shlitze Surtees, Shlitze the Pinhead, Simon Metz, Schlitze
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.
