Schlitzie

Personal Info

Known for

Acting

From

The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Born

9/10/1901

Age

123

Credit(s)

2

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 sides ...Show More