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    1971-09-24

    1901-09-10125 years, 1 months, and 27 days old

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    Place of birth:

    The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

    Adult:

    No

    Gender:

    Male

    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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    Best Credits: 2

    Title
    Island of Lost Souls
    Furry Manimal (uncredited)
    6.903
    1932-12-23
    1.9572
    Freaks
    Himself
    7.77
    1932-01-01
    3.8611
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