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S. William Hinzman
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
Night of the Living Dead
as Zombie (as Bill Heinzman)
The Crazies
as Man Shooting at Doctor's Office
Knightriders
as Mustachioed Archer in Tree (uncredited)
Knightriders
as Archer in Tree
Mimesis
as Zombie
Shadow: Dead Riot
as Romero the Zombie
Hungry Wives
as The Intruder
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
as Self
The American Nightmare
as Self
River of Darkness
as Harvey Hix
