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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.
S. William Hinzman in the CAST
as Zombie (as Bill Heinzman)
as The Intruder
as Man Shooting at Doctor's Office
as FleshEater
as Sgt. Sanders
as Zombie in 'Night of the Living Dead'
as Self
as Harvey Hix
as Miles Bishop
as Romero the Zombie
as Director
as Dr. Bloom
as Zombie
as Zombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman)
as Bartender
S. William Hinzman in the CREW
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Additional Photography,Lighting Artist
Director of Photography
Screenplay,Director,Story,Producer,Editor
Director,Transportation Coordinator,Editor
Still Photographer
Director of Photography
Assistant Camera