Though Joseph Merrick's ugliness was due to a medical deformity (i.e. Proteus Syndrome), he did make a living as a carnival sideshow attraction, so I suppose he's still fair game for this list. Prior to Merrick finding refuge in a Victorian hospital, he was shunned by family and society due to his horrific appearance. Easily deserving 5 stars, Joseph Carey Merrick lived from 1862 to 1890.
