Schlitzie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Schlitzie

American sideshow performer

Date of Birth: 10-Sep-1901

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, United States

Date of Death: 24-Sep-1971

Profession: actor, film actor, sideshow performer, circus performer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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.