Hal Needham
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 Awar
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Born
Mar 06, 1931
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Died
Oct 25, 2013
Known For
Acting
Movies
38 acting
114 crew
Popularity
1.6
Known For
The Cannonball Run
1981
as Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
Blazing Saddles
1974
as Outlaw (uncredited)
Cannonball Run II
1984
as Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)
McLintock!
1963
as Carter (uncredited)
The Great Race
1965
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
In Harm's Way
1965
as Airman in the Blue Lagoon (uncredited)
The Undefeated
1969
as Yankee Corporal at River Crossing (uncredited)
McQ
1974
as Santiago Henchman (uncredited)
The War Wagon
1967
as Hite
French Connection II
1975
as Doyle Kidnapper (uncredited)
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