Schlitzie

Actor

Birthday	Sep 10, 1901 (70 years old)
Deathday	Sep 24, 1971
Place of birth	The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Gender	Male

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.