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          Schlitzie

          American sideshow performer (1901–1971)

          Schlitzie

          Born(1901-09-10)September 10, 1901

          The Bronx, New York, U.S.

          DiedSeptember 24, 1971(1971-09-24) (aged 70)

          Los Angeles, California, U.S.

          Other namesSchlitze Surtees

          Schlitzie (alternatively spelled Schlitze or Shlitze; September 10, 1901 – September 24, 1971), possibly born Simon Metz[1] and legally Schlitze Surtees, was an American sideshow performer.

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        5. 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.

          Biography

          Schlitzie's true birth date, name, location and parents are unknown; the information on his death certificate and gravesite indicate that he was born on September 10, 1901, in The Bronx, New York,[2] though some sources have claimed that