Bill Hinzman

Samuel William Hinzman (October 24, 1936 – February 5, 2012) was an American actor and film director.

Bill Hinzman
Hinzman as the cemetery zombie from Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Born
Samuel William Hinzman

(1936-10-24)October 24, 1936
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2012(2012-02-05) (aged 75)
Darlington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationActor, director, cinematographer, producer, editor and writer
Years active1968 - 2011

Hinzman's first 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.[1] 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, where he played a lead role alongside Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash and Sid Eudy.[2]

He later directed the films The Majorettes (1986), and Flesheater (1988).[3]

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. Bill Hinzman managed to put out the fire, saving Streiner's life.[4][5]

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.[6]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1968Night of the Living DeadZombie #1
1971There's Always VanillaDrunk Guy in Bar
1972Season of the WitchThe Intruder
1973The CraziesCrazie shooting at doctor's office
1981KnightridersMustachioed Archer in TreeUncredited
1987The MajorettesSergeant SandersAlso director
1988FlesheaterFleshEaterAlso director
1995Legion of the NightDr. Bloom
1996Santa ClawsDirector
1996Evil AmbitionsMiles Bishop
2005The Drunken Dead GuyThe Experienced Zombie
2006Shadow: Dead RiotRomero the Zombie
2009The SpookshowBartender
2009It Came from TrafalgarZombie #1
2011River of DarknessHarvey Hix
2011Mimesis: Night of the Living DeadZombie

References
  1. Various (September 16, 2017). "Night of the Living Dead 30th Anniversary Edition". homepageofthedead.com. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
  2. "Early Art and Trailer: Kurt Angle's River of Darkness". DreadCentral.
  3. J.C. Maçek III (June 15, 2012). "The Zombification Family Tree: Legacy of the Living Dead". PopMatters.
  4. Jackson, Matthew (October 13, 2017). "10 Facts About Night of the Living Dead". Mental Floss. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  5. Kane, Joe (2010). Night Of The Living Dead: Behind the Scenes of the Most Terrifying Zombie Movie Ever. Kensington Books. ISBN 9780806534312.page 70
  6. "Rest in Peace: Bill Hinzman". DreadCentral.
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