S. William Hinzman
Known for
For most viewers, S. William Hinzman is a face from the middle of the cast list, working steadily below the marquee. Between features and episodes, 18 titles carry his name. The credit that opens doors is 'Night of the Living Dead', playing Zombie. 'The Crazies' adds a second point of recognition. The career ran for 58 years from first credit to last. Horror is where the work has concentrated.
S. William Hinzman
18 Movies
For most viewers, S. William Hinzman is a face from the middle of the cast list, working steadily below the marquee. Between features and episodes, 18 titles carry his name. The credit that opens doors is 'Night of the Living Dead', playing Zombie. 'The Crazies' adds a second point of recognition. The career ran for 58 years from first credit to last. Horror is where the work has concentrated.
Movies
Plays Zombie
Night of the Living Dead
1968
Plays Man Shooting at Doctor's Office
The Crazies
1973
Plays Crazie shooting at doctor's office
The Crazies
1973
Plays Archer in Tree
Knightriders
1981
Plays Zombie #1
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
2011
Plays The Intruder
Hungry Wives
1972
Director
Plays Sgt. Sanders
The Majorettes
1986
Plays Miles Bishop
Satanic Yuppies
1996
Director
Plays FleshEater
FleshEater: Revenge of the Living Dead
1988
Plays Romero the Zombie
Shadow: Dead Riot
2006
Plays Drunk guy in bar
There's Always Vanilla
1971
Plays Director
Santa Claws
1996
Plays Zombie
Mimesis
2011
Plays Harvey Hix
River of Darkness
2011
Plays Dr. Bloom
Legion of the Night
1995
Plays Zombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman)
It Came from Trafalgar
2009
Plays The Experienced Zombie
The Drunken Dead Guy
2005
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River of Darkness
Full Filmography
Mimesis
Zombie
2011
Film
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Zombie #1
2011
Film
River of Darkness
Harvey Hix
2011
Film
The Spookshow
Bartender
2009
Film
It Came from Trafalgar
Zombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman)
2009
Film
Shadow: Dead Riot
Romero the Zombie
2006
Film
The Drunken Dead Guy
The Experienced Zombie
2005
Film
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999
Zombie
1999
Film
Satanic Yuppies
Miles Bishop
1996
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is S. William Hinzman still alive?
S. William Hinzman passed away on February 5, 2012 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of S. William Hinzman?
S. William Hinzman is best known for roles in Night of the Living Dead, The Crazies, Knightriders.
How many movies has S. William Hinzman been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1968), S. William Hinzman has appeared in 18 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was S. William Hinzman's first movie?
The career of S. William Hinzman began with Night of the Living Dead (1968).
What is S. William Hinzman's most recent movie or series?
S. William Hinzman's most recent release is Mimesis, which premiered on October 7, 2011.
S. William Hinzman
1936-10-24 · Coraopolis, 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.