Schlitzie
Known for Acting · 2 credits
- Born
- 1901-09-10
- Died
- 1971-09-24
- Place of birth
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Shlitzie 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.
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Movies (2)
About Schlitzie
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. With 2 credits spanning since 1932, Schlitzie has appeared in 2 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Schlitzie Movies
- Freaks (1932) — as Himself
- Island of Lost Souls (1932) — as Furry Manimal (uncredited)
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