Actor
Schlitzie
Born September 10, 1901 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Died September 24, 19711 film
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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First watchIsland of Lost Souls19326.9as Furry Manimal (uncredited)An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.View filmFilmography
1 film as actor- 1932Island of Lost SoulsFurry Manimal (uncredited)