Artie Atherton

Artie Atherton
Born
Charles Arthur Moll

(1890-01-30)January 30, 1890
Died(1920-05-31)May 31, 1920 (aged 30)
Other namesSkeleton Dude; Human Skeleton; The Living Skeleton; The Thinest Man in the World; Transparent Man
Occupation(s)Circus attraction; Sideshow performer; Chicago newspaper reporter
Known forbeing extraordinarily underweight
HeightVariously given as:
  • 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) in 1911
  • 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) in 1917
SpouseMary “Blanche” Burkley (m. 1911)

Arthur "Artie" Atherton (born Charles Arthur Moll; January 30, 1890 – May 31, 1920) was an American entertainer, showman and circus sideshow performer during the early 20th century, who was billed as "the living human skeleton" or "skeleton dude".