7.6
Movie
Acting
S. William Hinzman
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 33 titles
Biography
Motion picture actor and director. Born Samuel William Hinzman, he was working in 1968 as an assistant cameraman on the low budget, black and white film, "Night of the Living Dead", when director George Romero cast him as the zombie in the opening sequence. The iconic role earned Hinzman the admiration of horror fans who have affectionately referred to him as "No. 1 zombie". Hinzman also went on to direct and star in the 1980s horror movies "The Majorettes" (1987) and "FleshEater" (1988). He died of cancer. He requested that his body be cremated because he jokingly said if he was buried he would come back.
Signature work
Known For
7.6
Movie
6.1
Movie
The Crazies
6.2
Movie
Knightriders
6.1
Movie
The Amusement Park
5.2
Movie
Hungry Wives
4.8
Movie
FleshEater: Revenge of the Living Dead
5.0
Movie
The Majorettes
4.6
Movie
Mimesis
3.8
Movie
Shadow: Dead Riot
4.6
Movie
There's Always Vanilla
5.4
Movie
Midnight
2.6
Movie
River of Darkness
3.2
Movie
Santa Claws
7.2
Movie
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
3.7
Movie
Backstreet Justice
5.7
Movie
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
3.0
Movie
Satanic Yuppies
3.0
Movie
Scream Queens Naked Christmas
Acting credits 26
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mimesis Film | Zombie |
| 2011 | Underground Entertainment: The Movie Film | Zombie #1 |
| 2011 | River of Darkness Film | Harvey Hix |
| 2010 | Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! Film | Self |
| 2009 | Autopsy of the Dead Film | Self |
| 2009 | The Spookshow Film | Bartender |
| 2009 | It Came from Trafalgar Film | Zombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman) |
| 2006 | Shadow: Dead Riot Film | Romero the Zombie |
| 2005 | Night of the Day of the Dawn of the Son of the Bride of the Return of the Terror Film | Zombie (archive footage) |
| 2005 | The Drunken Dead Guy Film | The Experienced Zombie |
| 2003 | FleshEater: Back Into the Woods Film | Self (as Bill Hinzman) |
| 2000 | The American Nightmare Film | Self |
| 1999 | Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999 Film | Zombie |
| 1999 | The Devil Ant Film | Self |
| 1996 | Satanic Yuppies Film | Miles Bishop |
| 1996 | Santa Claws Film | Director |
| 1995 | Legion of the Night Film | Dr. Bloom |
| 1993 | Zombie Jamboree ‘93 Film | Himself |
| 1988 | FleshEater: Revenge of the Living Dead Film | FleshEater |
| 1987 | Creepy Classics Film | Zombie - (archive footage) |
| 1986 | The Majorettes Film | Sgt. Sanders |
| 1981 | Knightriders Film | Mustachioed Archer in Tree (uncredited) |
| 1973 | The Crazies Film | Man Shooting at Doctor's Office, Crazie shooting at doctor's office |
| 1972 | Hungry Wives Film | The Intruder |
| 1971 | There's Always Vanilla Film | Drunk guy in bar |
| 1968 | Night of the Living Dead Film | Zombie |
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer Film | Producer, Cinematography |
| 1998 | Star of Jaipur Film | Director of Photography |
| 1996 | Scream Queens Naked Christmas Film | Director of Photography |
| 1996 | Santa Claws Film | Director of Photography |
| 1994 | Backstreet Justice Film | Additional Photography |
| 1988 | FleshEater: Revenge of the Living Dead Film | Director, Story, Screenplay, Producer, Editor |
| 1986 | The Majorettes Film | Director, Editor, Transportation Coordinator |
| 1982 | Midnight Film | Still Photographer |
| 1975 | The Amusement Park Film | Director of Photography |
| 1974 | O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose Film | Cinematography |
| 1973 | The Crazies Film | Director of Photography |
| 1972 | Hungry Wives Film | Additional Photography, Lighting Artist |
| 1968 | Night of the Living Dead Film | Assistant Camera |