Personal Info
Hal Needham
Acting
Biography
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 …
Known For
Filmography
Movies
A RAD Documentary
as Self
The Bandit
as Self (archive footage)
Loaded up and Trucking: The Making of Smokey and the Bandit
as Self
Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar
as Self
Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular
as Self
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen
as Self
Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1988
as Self
Cannonball Run II
as Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)
Stroker Ace
as Man Punching Stroker Into Ladies Room
MegaForce
as Technician (uncredited)
TV Shows
Cybill
as Hal Needham · 1 ep.
Charlie's Angels
as Spencer · 1 ep.
Dinah!
as Self · 1 ep.
Alias Smith and Jones
1 ep.
Mannix
as Henchman #2 (uncredited) · 1 ep.
Ironside
as Officer Connell · 1 ep.
Cimarron Strip
1 ep.
The Wild Wild West
as Henchman (uncredited) · 1 ep.
Laredo
1 ep.
The Great Adventure
as Recruiting Officer · 1 ep.
