Schlitzie

Known for

Acting

Gender

Male

Born

September 10, 1901

Age at death

70

Died

September 24, 1971

From

The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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.