Bill Hinzman
| Bill Hinzman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Samuel William Hinzman October 24, 1936 Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died |
February 5, 2012 (aged 75) Darlington, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, director, cinematographer, producer, editor and writer |
| Years active | 1968 - 2011 |
Samuel William "Bill" Hinzman (October 24, 1936 – February 5, 2012) was an American actor and film director.
Hinzman's first role was the cemetery zombie in the popular horror film Night of the Living Dead (1968). Hinzman also played roles in the films Legion of the Night (1985), Santa Claws (1996), Evil Ambitions (1996), and The Drunken Dead Guy (2005).
His final role was in River of Darkness, where he played a lead role alongside Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash and Sid Eudy.[1]
He later directed the films The Majorettes (1986), and Flesheater (1988).[2]
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.[3]
References
- ↑ "Early Art and Trailer: Kurt Angle's River of Darkness". DreadCentral.
- ↑ J.C. Maçek III (June 15, 2012). "The Zombification Family Tree: Legacy of the Living Dead". PopMatters.
- ↑ "Rest in Peace: Bill Hinzman". DreadCentral.
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