← Back
S

Schlitzie

Acting Born: September 10, 1901 • 70 years old (deceased) • The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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.

IMDb

Also Known As

Shlitzie SurteesSlitzyShlitze SurteesShlitze the PinheadSimon MetzSchlitze

Known For

Freaks

Freaks

as Himself

Island of Lost Souls

Island of Lost Souls

as Furry Manimal (uncredited)