Bill Hinzman
Bill Hinzman | |
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 Hinzman as the cemetery zombie from Night of the Living Dead (1968) | |
| Born | Samuel William Hinzman October 24, 1936 Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 5, 2012 (aged 75) Darlington, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, director, cinematographer, producer, editor and writer |
| Years active | 1967 - 2011 |
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.[1] 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.[2][3]
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.[4]
In addition to acting, Hinzman directed the films The Majorettes (1986), and Flesheater (1988).[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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 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 cinematographer |
| 1974 | O. J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose | Cinematographer | |
| 1981 | Knightriders | Mustachioed Archer in Tree | Uncredited |
| 1987 | The Majorettes | Sergeant Sanders | Also director |
| 1988 | Flesheater | FleshEater | Also director |
| 1995 | 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 producer |
| 2005 | 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 |
References
- ^ Various (September 16, 2017). "Night of the Living Dead 30th Anniversary Edition". homepageofthedead.com. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
- ^ Jackson, Matthew (October 13, 2017). "10 Facts About Night of the Living Dead". Mental Floss. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ Kane, Joe (2010). Night Of The Living Dead: Behind the Scenes of the Most Terrifying Zombie Movie Ever. Kensington Books. ISBN 9780806534312.page 70
- ^ "Early Art and Trailer: Kurt Angle's River of Darkness". DreadCentral. September 15, 2012.
- ^ J.C. Maçek III (June 15, 2012). "The Zombification Family Tree: Legacy of the Living Dead". PopMatters.
- ^ "Rest in Peace: Bill Hinzman". DreadCentral. February 6, 2012.
External links
- Bill Hinzman at IMDb