What is Schlitze's full name?
Simon Metz
Schlitze nickname(s):
The Pinhead
Schlitze date of birth:
September 10, 1901
How old was Schlitze when died?
70
Where was Schlitze born?
The Bronx, New York City, New York
When did Schlitze die?
September 24, 1971
Where did Schlitze die?
Los Angeles, California, USA
Why did Schlitze die?
Pneumonia
How tall is Schlitze?
4' 2" (127 cm)
Schlitze distinctive features:
Pointed head
What is Schlitze's ethnicity?
White
What is Schlitze nationality?
American
What is Schlitze's occupation?
Performance Artist
Schlitze claim to fame:
Freaks (1932); Famous `Pinhead`
Short 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 and occasional actor, 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.