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S. William Hinzman(1936-2012)

  • Actor
  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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S. William Hinzman in FleshEater (1988)
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)
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7 Photos
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 previously married to Bonnie Hinzman. He died on 5 February 2012 in South Beaver Township, Pennsylvania, USA.
BornOctober 24, 1936
DiedFebruary 5, 2012(75)
BornOctober 24, 1936
DiedFebruary 5, 2012(75)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win

Photos7

S. William Hinzman and Jan White in Season of the Witch (1972)
S. William Hinzman in Night of the Living Dead (1968)
S. William Hinzman in FleshEater (1988)
S. William Hinzman in FleshEater (1988)
S. William Hinzman in FleshEater (1988)
S. William Hinzman in FleshEater (1988)

Known for

S. William Hinzman in FleshEater (1988)
FleshEater
4.8
  • FleshEater(as Bill Hinzman)
  • 1988
Marilyn Eastman, Duane Jones, and Judith Ridley in Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Night of the Living Dead
7.8
  • Zombie(as Bill Heinzman)
  • 1968
Lane Carroll and Will MacMillan in The Crazies (1973)
The Crazies
6.1
  • Crazie shooting at doctor's office(as Billy Hinzman)
  • 1973
Star of Jaipur (1998)
Star of Jaipur
6.6
  • Cinematographer
  • 1998

Credits

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Actor

  • Devil Ant 3: Son of Devil Ant
    • (as Bill Hinzman)
    • Video
    • 2016
  • Mimesis (2011)
    Mimesis
    • Cameo Zombie
    • 2011
  • Kurt Angle in River of Darkness (2011)
    River of Darkness
    • Harvey Hix (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 2011
  • The Spookshow
    • Bartender
    • 2009
  • It Came from Trafalgar (2009)
    It Came from Trafalgar
    • Zombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 2009
  • Tony Todd and Carla Greene in Shadow: Dead Riot (2006)
    Shadow: Dead Riot
    • Romero the Zombie (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 2006
  • The Drunken Dead Guy
    • The Experienced Zombie
    • Video
    • 2005
  • Scott Vladimir Licina in Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition (1999)
    Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition
    • Zombie (as Bill Heinzman)
    • Video
    • 1999
  • The Devil Ant (1999)
    The Devil Ant
    • (as Bill Hinzman)
    • Video
    • 1999
  • Evil Ambitions (1996)
    Evil Ambitions
    • Miles Bishop (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1996
  • Santa Claws (1996)
    Santa Claws
    • Director (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1996
  • Legion of the Night (1995)
    Legion of the Night
    • Dr. Bloom (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1995
  • S. William Hinzman in FleshEater (1988)
    FleshEater
    • FleshEater (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1988
  • The Majorettes (1986)
    The Majorettes
    • Sergeant Sanders (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1986
  • Ed Harris, Amy Ingersoll, and Tom Savini in Knightriders (1981)
    Knightriders
    • Mustachioed Archer in Tree (uncredited)
    • 1981

Cinematographer

  • Saloonatics (2002)
    Saloonatics
    • Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
    • Video
    • 2002
  • Dogs with Jobs (2000)
    Dogs with Jobs
    • Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
    • TV Series
    • 2002
  • Children of the Living Dead (2001)
    Children of the Living Dead
    • Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
    • Video
    • 2001
  • The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
    • Cinematographer
    • Video
    • 1999
  • Scott Vladimir Licina in Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition (1999)
    Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition
    • director of photography
    • Video
    • 1999
  • Star of Jaipur (1998)
    Star of Jaipur
    • director of photography
    • 1998
  • Captured Alive (1997)
    Captured Alive
    • Cinematographer
    • 1997
  • Scream Queens' Naked Christmas (1996)
    Scream Queens' Naked Christmas
    • Cinematographer
    • 1996
  • Santa Claws (1996)
    Santa Claws
    • Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1996
  • Drive-in Madness! (1987)
    Drive-in Madness!
    • director of photography (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1987
  • Lincoln Maazel in The Amusement Park (1975)
    The Amusement Park
    • Cinematographer
    • 1975
  • O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (1974)
    O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
    • Cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
    • TV Movie
    • 1974
  • Lane Carroll and Will MacMillan in The Crazies (1973)
    The Crazies
    • director of photography
    • 1973

Camera and Electrical Department

  • The Langoliers (1995)
    The Langoliers
    • additional photography: Los Angeles
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1995
  • Backstreet Justice (1994)
    Backstreet Justice
    • director of photography: additional photography
    • 1994
  • Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987)
    Ruth Rendell Mysteries
    • director of photography: additional photography (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1991
  • S. William Hinzman in FleshEater (1988)
    FleshEater
    • additional cinematographer (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1988
  • Greg Besnak, John Hall, Charles Jackson, and Melanie Verlin in Midnight (1982)
    Midnight
    • additional still photographer (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1982
  • The Winners (1973)
    The Winners
    • camera operator
    • photography
    • TV Series
    • 1973–1974
  • O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (1974)
    O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
    • camera operator
    • TV Movie
    • 1974
  • Joedda McClain in Season of the Witch (1972)
    Season of the Witch
    • additional photographer
    • lighting (as Bill Hinzman)
    • 1972
  • There's Always Vanilla (1971)
    There's Always Vanilla
    • grip (as William Hinzman)
    • 1971
  • Marilyn Eastman, Duane Jones, and Judith Ridley in Night of the Living Dead (1968)
    Night of the Living Dead
    • assistant camera (uncredited)
    • 1968

Videos4

FleshEater
Trailer 2:19
FleshEater
Autopsy of the Dead
Trailer 5:43
Autopsy of the Dead
Autopsy of the Dead
Trailer 5:06
Autopsy of the Dead
Autopsy of the Dead
Trailer 6:40
Autopsy of the Dead

Personal details

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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

Did you know

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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.
  • Nickname
    • Bill

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