| Age | 79 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 27 August, 1911 |
| Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Died | 5 January, 1991 |
| Place of Death | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Performance Artist |
| Claim to Fame | Legendary `half-man` sideshow attraction |
John Eckhardt Jr, (August 27, 1911 – January 5, 1991) professionally billed as Johnny Eck was an American freak show performer in sideshows and a film actor. Born without the lower half of his torso, 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. He was often billed as "The Amazing Half-Boy", "King of the Freaks" and "The Most Remarkable Man Alive".
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