Prince Randian

Deceased Person

1871 – 1934

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Who was Prince Randian?

Prince Randian, also known as The Snake Man, The Living Torso, The Human Caterpillar and a variety of other names was an American performer with tetra-amelia syndrome and a famous limbless sideshow performer of the early 1900s, best known for his ability to roll cigarettes with his lips. He was reportedly brought to the United States by P.T. Barnum in 1889 and was a popular carnival and circus attraction for 45 years. Prince Randian can be seen in the 1932 film Freaks.

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Born
1871
Demerara
Died
Dec 19, 1934
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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