S. William Hinzman - Actor Profile

S. William Hinzman

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 24, 1936
Birth Place: Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA

About S. William Hinzman

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: ActingIndustry Veteran

S. William Hinzman Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of S. William Hinzman reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of S. William Hinzman's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of S. William Hinzman's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Zombie Jamboree, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best S. William Hinzman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from S. William Hinzman's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Zombie Jamboree (1993) movie poster
★10.0

Zombie Jamboree: A documentary on the Zombie Jamboree, the 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead convention that took place in 199

Zombie Jamboree

1993•Horror
★8.0
The Devil Ant (1999) movie poster
★8.0

The Devil Ant: A barrel of radioactive waste dumped by a careless mad scientist turns an ordinary ant into the Fearsome Formicid - The

The Devil Ant

1999•Comedy
★7.6
Night of the Living Dead (1968) movie poster
★7.6

Night of the Living Dead: A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls

Night of the Living Dead

1968•Horror
★7.2
Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011) movie poster
★7.2

Underground Entertainment: The Movie: On the 20th anniversary of their edgy little 90's cable show Underground Entertainment, the authors, along with many SF,

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011•Comedy
★6.8
The American Nightmare (2000) movie poster
★6.8

The American Nightmare: An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary so

The American Nightmare

2000•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie S. William Hinzman has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Mimesis Zombie Flop Similar →
2011 Underground Entertainment: The Movie Zombie #1 Hit Similar →
2011 River of Darkness Harvey Hix Flop Similar →
2010 Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! Self Flop Similar →
2009 Autopsy of the Dead Self Flop Similar →
2009 The Spookshow Bartender Flop Similar →
2009 It Came from Trafalgar Zombie #1 (as Bill Hinzman) Flop Similar →
2006 Shadow: Dead Riot Romero the Zombie Flop Similar →
2005 The Drunken Dead Guy The Experienced Zombie Flop Similar →
2003 FleshEater: Back Into the Woods Self (as Bill Hinzman) Flop Similar →
2000 The American Nightmare Self Hit Similar →
1999 Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition 1999 Zombie Flop Similar →
1999 The Devil Ant Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 Satanic Yuppies Miles Bishop Flop Similar →
1996 Santa Claws Director Flop Similar →
1995 Legion of the Night Dr. Bloom Average Similar →
1993 Zombie Jamboree Himself Super Hit Similar →
1988 FleshEater: Revenge of the Living Dead FleshEater Flop Similar →
1987 Creepy Classics Zombie - (archive footage) Average Similar →
1986 The Majorettes Sgt. Sanders Flop Similar →
1981 Knightriders Mustachioed Archer in Tree (uncredited) Average Similar →
1981 Knightriders Archer in Tree Average Similar →
1973 The Crazies Man Shooting at Doctor's Office Average Similar →
1973 The Crazies Crazie shooting at doctor's office Average Similar →
1972 Hungry Wives The Intruder Flop Similar →
1971 There's Always Vanilla Drunk guy in bar Flop Similar →
1968 Night of the Living Dead Zombie Super Hit Similar →

S. William Hinzman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of S. William Hinzman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring S. William Hinzman is "Zombie Jamboree" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has S. William Hinzman acted in?

S. William Hinzman has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by S. William Hinzman?

Other notable films include "The Devil Ant", "Night of the Living Dead", and "Underground Entertainment: The Movie".

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