Schlitze

Schlitze
1901 - 1971
Schlitze  American Performance Artist
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American Performance Artist Schlitze was born Simon Metz on 10th September, 1901 in The Bronx, New York City, New York and passed away on 24th Sep 1971 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 70. He is most remembered for Freaks (1932); Famous `Pinhead`. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

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First Name Schlitze
Full Name at Birth Simon Metz
Alternative Name The Pinhead, Schlitzie, Schlitze Surtees
Birthday 10th September, 1901
Birthplace The Bronx, New York City, New York
Died 24th September, 1971
Place of Death Los Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Death Pneumonia
Height 4' 2" (127 cm)
Build OTHER
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Bald
Distinctive Feature Pointed head
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
Occupation Text Actor
Occupation Performance Artist
Claim to Fame Freaks (1932); Famous `Pinhead`
Official Websites www.thehumanmarvels.com/schlitzie-the-pinhead/

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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FilmYearCharacterType
Meet Boston Blackie1941Princess Betsy - Bird Woman (uncredited)Movie
Tomorrow's Children1934Patient (uncredited)Movie
Freaks1932Pin HeadMovie
Island of Lost Souls1932Furry Manimal (uncredited)Movie
The Sideshow1928The Geek (uncredited)Movie

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