Hal Needham
Known for ActingBorn 1931-03-06 — died 2013-10-25Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Hal Brett Needham (March 6, 1931 – October 25, 2013) was an American stuntman, film director, actor and writer. He is best known for his frequent collaborations with actor Burt Reynolds, usually in films involving fast cars, such as Smokey and the Bandit (1977), Hooper (1978), The Cannonball Run (1981) and Stroker Ace (1983).
In his later years, Needham moved out of stunt work, and focused his energy on the World land speed record project. In 2001, Needham received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Taurus World Stunt Awards, and in 2012, he was awarded a Governors Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Known for
The Cannonball Run
1981 · as Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
Blazing Saddles
1974 · as Outlaw (uncredited)
The Great Race
1965 · as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Cannonball Run II
1984 · as Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)
McLintock!
1963 · as Carter (uncredited)
The War Wagon
1967 · as Hite
In Harm's Way
1965 · as Airman in the Blue Lagoon (uncredited)
McQ
1974 · as Santiago Henchman (uncredited)
The Undefeated
1969 · as Yankee Corporal at River Crossing (uncredited)
The Devil's Brigade
1968 · as The Sergeant
Superstunt
1977 · as Self
MegaForce
1982 · as Technician (uncredited)
4 for Texas
1963 · as Thomas Worker (uncredited)
French Connection II
1975 · as Doyle Kidnapper (uncredited)
Take a Hard Ride
1975 · as Garmes (uncredited)
The Bandit
2016 · as Self (archive footage)
Stroker Ace
1983 · as Man Punching Stroker Into Ladies Room
Jackson County Jail
1976 · as Chief of Fallsburg Police