What is Johnny Eck's full name?
John Eckhardt Jr.
Johnny Eck nickname(s):
The Half-Man, Johnny Half-Boy
Johnny Eck date of birth:
August 27, 1911
How old was Johnny Eck when died?
79
Where was Johnny Eck born?
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
When did Johnny Eck die?
January 5, 1991
Where did Johnny Eck die?
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Why did Johnny Eck die?
Heart Attack
Johnny Eck distinctive features:
No lower body
What is Johnny Eck's ethnicity?
White
What is Johnny Eck nationality?
American
What is Johnny Eck's occupation?
Performance Artist
Johnny Eck claim to fame:
Legendary `half-man` sideshow attraction
Short Biography
Johnny Eck, born John Eckhardt, Jr. (August 27, 1911 – January 5, 1991) was an American freak show performer born with the appearance that he was missing the lower half of his torso. Eck is best known today for his role in Tod Browning's 1932 cult classic film, Freaks. He was often billed as the amazing "Half-Boy" and "King of the Freaks".