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Schlitzie
American sideshow performer (1901–1971)
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Born | (1901-09-10)September 10, 1901 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 24, 1971(1971-09-24) (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[1] and legally Schlitze Surtees, was an American sideshow performer.
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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