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.

Schlitizie dit Schlitze Surtees (10 septembre 1901-24 septembre 1971) probablement né Simon Metz était un interprète américain des phénomènes de foire sous l’appellation de « pinheads » (« têtes d’épingle ») lié à son handicap mental et physique.