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Schlitzie (alternatively spelled Schlitze or Shlitze; September 10, 1901 – September 24, 1971), possibly born Simon Metz [1] 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.
- September 24, 1971 (aged 70), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Simon Metz?, September 10, 1901, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
- Schlitze Surtees
Aug 13, 2018 · Schlitzie was a performer born with microcephaly, a condition that left him with a small and misshapen head. He starred in the controversial 1932 film Freaks, but later spent years in a mental institution before returning to the circus.
- William Delong
Jan 26, 2023 · Schlitzie was a microcephalic man who performed in circuses and films as a "freak" in the 20th century. Learn about his life, his roles in Freaks and Tomorrow's Children, and his tragic fate.
Schlitzie was a man with microcephaly who was sold to a circus by his parents and exploited as a freak. Learn about his mysterious origin, his life in the sideshow, and his possible connection to the film Freaks.
Nov 25, 2020 · Schlitzie was a microcephalic performer who appeared in the film Freaks and became a pop culture icon. Learn about his mysterious origins, his life in the circus, and his condition and gender confusion.
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Oct 27, 2015 · October 27, 2015 11:49am. Freaks 1932 Schlitzie Still - H 2015. Courtesy of Photofest. Cult side show performer Schlitzie is getting the documentary treatment. Filming is underway on...
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.
