Johnny Eck
Johnny Eck, born John Eckhardt, Jr. (August 27, 1911 – January 5, 1991) was an American freak show/artist 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".Besides being a sideshow performer and actor, Johnny Eck was also an artist, photographer, illusionist, penny arcade owner, Punch and Judy operator, and expert model-maker.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Johnny Eckhardt |
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| Birth date | August 27, 1911 |
| Birth name | John Eckhardt Jr. |
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| Date of death | January 05, 1991 |
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