Samuel William Hinzman (October 24, 1936 – February 5, 2012), often credited as Bill Hinzman or Heinzman, was an American actor and film director.
Career Hinzman's first acting role was the cemetery zombie in the popular horror film Night of the Living Dead (1968). He reprised the role in new scenes that were filmed for the 30th-anniversary edition of the film. During filming of Night of the Living Dead, crew member Gary Streiner accidentally caught himself on fire while attempting to ignite a prop with gasoline. Hinzman managed to put out the fire, saving Streiner's life.page 70
Hinzman also played roles in the films Legion of the Night (1995), Santa Claws (1996), Evil Ambitions (1996), and The Drunken Dead Guy (2005). His final role was in River of Darkness (2011), where he played a lead role alongside Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash and Sid Eudy.
In addition to acting, Hinzman directed the films The Majorettes (1986), and Flesheater (1988).
Death Hinzman died on February 5, 2012, from cancer. His death occurred the same day as that of Josephine Streiner (1918–2012), a crew member who played a zombie in Night of the Living Dead.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1968 Night of the Living Dead Zombie #1 1971 There's Always Vanilla Drunk Guy in Bar 1972 Season of the Witch The Intruder 1973 The Crazies Crazie shooting at doctor's office Also cinematographer1974 O. J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose Cinematographer1981 Knightriders Mustachioed Archer in Tree Uncredited1987 The Majorettes Sergeant Sanders Also director1988 Flesheater FleshEater Also director1995 Legion of the Night Dr. Bloom 1996 Santa Claws Director 1996 Evil Ambitions Miles Bishop 1999 Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition Zombie #1 New scenes; Also cinematographer, editor, and co-executive producer2005 The Drunken Dead Guy The Experienced Zombie 2006 Shadow: Dead Riot Romero the Zombie 2009 The Spookshow Bartender 2009 It Came from Trafalgar Zombie #1 2011 River of Darkness Harvey Hix 2011 Mimesis: Night of the Living Dead Zombie
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