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Schlitzie

Schlitzie

Known For Acting
Birthday Sep 10, 1901
Died Sep 24, 1971 (70)
Birthplace The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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Updated Aug 23, 2025
Entry Date Aug 23, 2025
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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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Island of Lost Souls

Island of Lost Souls

1932

as Furry Manimal (uncredited)

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