S. William Hinzman
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring S. William Hinzman
The Crazies
1973
Mimesis
2011
Filmography
Acting (28)
2011
Mimesisas Zombie
4.6
2011
Underground Entertainment: The Movieas Zombie #1
7.2
2011
River of Darknessas Harvey Hix
2.6
2009
Autopsy of the Deadas Self
2009
The Spookshowas Bartender
1.0
2009
It Came from Trafalgaras Zombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman)
3.3
2006
Shadow: Dead Riotas Romero the Zombie
3.9
2005
Night of the Day of the Dawn of the Son of the Bride of the Return of the Terroras Zombie (archive footage)
2005
The Drunken Dead Guyas The Experienced Zombie
8.0
2003
FleshEater: Back Into the Woodsas Self (as Bill Hinzman)
2000
The American Nightmareas Self
6.8
1999
The Devil Antas Self
8.0
1996
Satanic Yuppiesas Miles Bishop
3.0
1996
Santa Clawsas Director
3.2
1995
Legion of the Nightas Dr. Bloom
6.7
1993
Zombie Jamboree ‘93as Himself
10.0
1988
FleshEater: Revenge of the Living Deadas FleshEater
4.8
1987
Creepy Classicsas Zombie - (archive footage)
6.4
1986
The Majorettesas Sgt. Sanders
5.0
1981
Knightridersas Mustachioed Archer in Tree (uncredited)
6.2
1981
Knightridersas Archer in Tree
6.2
1973
The Craziesas Man Shooting at Doctor's Office
6.1
1973
The Craziesas Crazie shooting at doctor's office
6.1
1972
Hungry Wivesas The Intruder
5.3
1971
There's Always Vanillaas Drunk guy in bar
4.6
1968
Night of the Living Deadas Zombie
7.6
Production & Directing (21)
2002
The Mob Boss & the Soul SingerProducer
10.0
2002
The Mob Boss & the Soul SingerCinematography
10.0
1998
Star of JaipurDirector of Photography
9.0
1996
Scream Queens Naked ChristmasDirector of Photography
3.0
1996
Santa ClawsDirector of Photography
3.2
1994
Backstreet JusticeAdditional Photography
3.7
1988
4.8
4.8
1988
FleshEater: Revenge of the Living DeadScreenplay
4.8
1988
4.8
1988
4.8
1986
The MajorettesDirector
5.0
1986
The MajorettesEditor
5.0
1986
The MajorettesTransportation Coordinator
5.0
1982
MidnightStill Photographer
5.4
1975
The Amusement ParkDirector of Photography
6.1
1974
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the LooseCinematography
5.7
1973
The CraziesDirector of Photography
6.1
1972
Hungry WivesAdditional Photography
5.3
1972
Hungry WivesLighting Artist
5.3
1968
Night of the Living DeadAssistant Camera
7.6