Person file · Acting
S. William Hinzman
Born 1936-10-24Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
MimesisZombieUnderground Entertainment: The MovieZombie #1River of DarknessHarvey HixSaturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!SelfAutopsy of the DeadSelfThe SpookshowBartenderIt Came from TrafalgarZombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman)Shadow: Dead RiotRomero the ZombieNight of the Day of the Dawn of the Son of the Bride of the Return of the TerrorZombie (archive footage)The Drunken Dead GuyThe Experienced ZombieFleshEater: Back Into the WoodsSelf (as Bill Hinzman)The American NightmareSelfNight of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999ZombieThe Devil AntSelfSatanic YuppiesMiles BishopSanta ClawsDirectorLegion of the NightDr. BloomZombie Jamboree ‘93HimselfFleshEater: Revenge of the Living DeadFleshEaterCreepy ClassicsZombie - (archive footage)The MajorettesSgt. SandersKnightridersMustachioed Archer in Tree (uncredited)KnightridersArcher in TreeThe CraziesMan Shooting at Doctor's Office