Biography
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
It Came from Trafalgar
Zombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman)
River of Darkness
Harvey Hix
Legion of the Night
Dr. Bloom
Night of the Living Dead
Zombie
The Crazies
Man Shooting at Doctor's Office
The Crazies
Crazie shooting at doctor's office
Shadow: Dead Riot
Romero the Zombie
The Devil Ant
Self
Satanic Yuppies
Miles Bishop
Mimesis
Zombie