S. William Hinzman(1936-2012)

Actor
Cinematographer
Camera and Electrical Department

In 1968, the dead walked...

Now the dead will talk.

After more than 40 years since filming, the 'dead' return in an all-new documentary featuring original cast and crew members who are interviewed--many for the very first time--about their experiences in making the classic horror film, Night of the Living Dead.

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Autopsy of the Dead (2009)

S. William Hinzman was born on 24 October 1936 in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and cinematographer, known for FleshEater (1988), Night of the Living Dead (1968) and The Crazies (1973). He was married to Bonnie Hinzman. He died on 5 February 2012 in South Beaver Township, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Awards
- 1 win total

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Known for

FleshEater

4.9

FleshEater(as Bill Hinzman)

1988

Night of the Living Dead

7.8

Zombie(as Bill Heinzman)

1968

The Crazies

6.1

Crazie shooting at doctor's office(as Billy Hinzman)

1973

The Majorettes

4.6

Sergeant Sanders(as Bill Hinzman)

1986

Credits

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Actor

Devil Ant 3: Son of Devil Ant
Video
- (as Bill Hinzman)
- 2016
Mimesis
4.4
- Cameo Zombie
- 2011
River of Darkness
2.2
- Harvey Hix (as Bill Hinzman)
- 2011
The Spookshow
- Bartender
- 2009
It Came from Trafalgar
7.0
- Zombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman)
- 2009
Shadow: Dead Riot
4.0
- Romero the Zombie (as Bill Hinzman)
- 2006
The Drunken Dead Guy
5.8
Video
- The Experienced Zombie
- 2005
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition
2.8
Video
- Zombie (as Bill Heinzman)
- 1999
The Devil Ant
4.3
Video
- (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1999
Evil Ambitions
3.6
- Miles Bishop (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1996
Santa Claws
3.1
- Director (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1996
Legion of the Night
4.0
- Dr. Bloom (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1995
FleshEater
4.9
- FleshEater (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1988
The Majorettes
4.6
- Sergeant Sanders (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1986
Knightriders
6.3
- Mustachioed Archer in Tree (uncredited)
- 1981

Cinematographer

Saloonatics
5.1
Video
- Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
- 2002
Dogs with Jobs
8.0
TV Series
- Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
- 2002
Children of the Living Dead
2.4
Video
- Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
- 2001
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
5.7
Video
- Cinematographer
- 1999
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition
2.8
Video
- director of photography
- 1999
Star of Jaipur
6.5
- director of photography
- 1999
Captured Alive
4.1
- Cinematographer
- 1997
Scream Queens' Naked Christmas
4.4
- Cinematographer
- 1996
Santa Claws
3.1
- Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1996
Drive-in Madness!
5.8
- Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman, Romero/Savini segments)
- 1987
The Amusement Park
6.3
- Cinematographer
- 1975
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
6.1
TV Movie
- Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1974
The Crazies
6.1
- director of photography
- 1973

Camera and Electrical Department

The Langoliers
6.1
TV Mini Series
- additional photography: Los Angeles
- 1995
Backstreet Justice
4.5
- director of photography: additional photography
- 1994
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
6.8
TV Series
- director of photography: additional photography (uncredited)
- 1991
FleshEater
4.9
- additional cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1988
Midnight
4.9
- additional still photographer (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1982
The Winners
7.6
TV Series
- camera operator
- photography
- 1973–1974
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
6.1
TV Movie
- camera operator
- 1974
Season of the Witch
5.6
- additional photographer
- lighting (as Bill Hinzman)
- 1972
The Affair
5.1
- grip (as William Hinzman)
- 1971
Night of the Living Dead
7.8
- assistant camera (uncredited)
- 1968

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Alternative names
- Bill Heinzman
Height
- 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Born
- October 24, 1936
- Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
- February 5, 2012
- South Beaver Township, Pennsylvania, USA(rectal cancer)
Spouse
- Bonnie Hinzman? - February 5, 2012 (his death, 1 child)
Other works
TV commercial: Appeared (as his Night of the Living Dead (1968) zombie character) in a commercial for Goodfellows Brick Oven Pizza.
Publicity listings
- 1 Interview

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Trivia
Saved Gary Streiner, brother of actor/producer Russell Streiner, from severe burns on the set of Night of the Living Dead (1968). When Streiner's arm caught fire during an effects mishap, he began running in terror, and Hinzman (in full zombie makeup) tackled him to the ground and helped extinguish the flames.