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S. William Hinzman

Oct 24, 1936 - Feb 05, 2012 (75 years old) in 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.

Known For

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Night of the Living Dead
Zombie (as Bill Heinzman)
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The Crazies
Man Shooting at Doctor's Office
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Knightriders
Mustachioed Archer in Tree (uncredited)
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Shadow: Dead Riot
Romero the Zombie
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FleshEater
FleshEater
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Hungry Wives
The Intruder
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Santa Claws
Director
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Mimesis
Zombie
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Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
Self
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The American Nightmare
Self

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