8 Photos of the Real People Who Inspired American Horror Story: Freak Show

American Horror Story: Freak Show has many weird and wonderful characters

1. Fred Wilson - 'The Lobster Boy'

Born in Massachusetts, 1866, Wilson worked as a professional in a 'Freak Show' attraction.

Actual Condition: ectrodactyly - a latinate term meaning 'monstrous fingers.'

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