Acting
Schlitzie
EN cinema · 2 credits
Born
10 September 1901
Died
24 September 1971 (aged 70)
Birthplace
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Shlitzie Surtees · Slitzy · Shlitze Surtees · Shlitze the Pinhead · Simon Metz · Schlitze
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.
Known for
Filmography
Island of Lost Souls
EN · 19326.9
as Furry Manimal (uncredited)
Freaks
EN · 19327.8
as Himself