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Shlitzie Surtees, Slitzy, Shlitze Surtees, Shlitze the Pinhead, Simon Metz, Schlitze
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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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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1901-09-10
- event Death Date 1971-09-24
- school Known for: Acting
- star Popularity: 1.1
- info Birth Place The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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