Johnny Eck
American entertainer (1911-1991) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 79
John Eckhardt Jr, professionally billed as Johnny Eck, was an American freak show performer in sideshows and a film actor. Born with sacral agenesis, Eck is best known today for his role in Tod Browning's 1932 cult classic film Freaks and his appearances as a bird creature in several Tarzan films.
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He was often billed as "The Amazing Half-Boy", "King of the Freaks" and "The Most Remarkable Man Alive".
Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1991 · aged 79
