What is the birth name of Elephant Man?

Answer 1

The reference is to a book recounting the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London. He suffered from Proteus syndrome, also known as Wiedemann syndrome, which is a congenital disorder that causes skin overgrowth and atypical bone development.

Answer 2

Jamaican pop singer Elephant Man is 41 years old (born Oneal Bryan or O'Neil Bryan, September 11, 1975).

*sources also disagree on his birth year, one giving 1976

Answer 3

Yes, his name was Joseph Merrick. He lived from 1862 to 1890. Despite some myths, he was not part elephant. He did have some severe physical deformities. His skin was thick and lumpy. His hands and forehead were enlarged. He lived a very difficult life due to his issues. It is believed he may have had Proteus syndrome.

Answer 4

John Merrick, a nineteenth century Englishman, is theorized to have suffered from a combination of neurofibromatosis type I and Proteus syndrome. He had an enlarged dome on his head, could not sleep laying down due to asphyxia, an enlarged arm and legs. He spent much of his life as an exhibit for an English freak show. In 1980, a movie called The Elephant Man was made about his life.

Answer 5

Elephant Man's birth name is O'Neil Bryan.

Answer 6

Joseph Merrick.