Hal Needham
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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 ...
Known For
Filmography
A RAD Documentary
2025
as Self
The Bandit
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Loaded up and Trucking: The Making of Smokey and the Bandit
2006
as Self
Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar
1996
as Self
Cybill
1995
as Hal Needham
Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular
1994
as Self
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen
1988
as Self
Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1988
1987
as Self
Cannonball Run II
1984
as Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)
Stroker Ace
1983
as Man Punching Stroker Into Ladies Room
MegaForce
1982
as Technician (uncredited)
The Cannonball Run
1981
as Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
Stunts Unlimited
1980
as H.N. (uncredited)
Death Car on the Freeway
1979
as Mr. Blanchard
The Greatest Stuntman Alive
1978
as Himself
Superstunt
1977
as Self
Jackson County Jail
1976
as Chief of Fallsburg Police
Charlie's Angels
1976
as Julio
Charlie's Angels
1976
as Spencer
French Connection II
1975
as Doyle Kidnapper (uncredited)
Take a Hard Ride
1975
as Garmes (uncredited)
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
1975
as Trooper Carson
McQ
1974
as Santiago Henchman (uncredited)
Blazing Saddles
1974
as Outlaw (uncredited)
Dinah!
1974
as Self
Call to Danger
1973
as Connors
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
1972
as Burgess
The Bounty Man
1972
as Pike
One More Train to Rob
1971
as Bert Gant
Sometimes a Great Notion
1971
as Man at Racetrack
Alias Smith and Jones
1971
The Undefeated
1969
as Yankee Corporal at River Crossing (uncredited)
The Devil's Brigade
1968
as The Sergeant
The War Wagon
1967
as Hite
Mannix
1967
Cimarron Strip
1967
Ironside
1967
as Officer Connell
Mannix
1967
as Henchman #2 (uncredited)
The Great Race
1965
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
In Harm's Way
1965
as Airman in the Blue Lagoon (uncredited)
Laredo
1965
The Wild Wild West
1965
as Henchman (uncredited)
Advance to the Rear
1964
as Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
4 for Texas
1963
as Thomas Worker (uncredited)
McLintock!
1963
as Carter (uncredited)
The Great Adventure
1963
as Recruiting Officer
Shootout at Big Sag
1962
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
The Virginian
1962
as The Man
Stoney Burke
1962
The Virginian
1962
as Bounty Hunter
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Guns of the Timberland
1960
as Townsman (uncredited)
Coronado 9
1960
Paratroop Command
1959
as German (uncredited)
Rawhide
1959
as Corporal Williams
The Rebel
1959
as Indian
Rawhide
1959
as Tom (uncredited)
Rawhide
1959
as Brawler (uncredited)
The Fiend Who Walked the West
1958
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Yancy Derringer
1958
as Judge Randall's guard (uncredited)
Yancy Derringer
1958
as Guard (uncredited)
Tales of Wells Fargo
1957
as Indian Brave
Tales of Wells Fargo
1957
as Stage Passenger (uncredited)
Tales of Wells Fargo
1957
as 2nd Cowhand
Tales of Wells Fargo
1957
as Townsman (uncredited)
Tales of Wells Fargo
1957
as Outlaw
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Harry Beldon
Zorro
1957
as Don (uncredited)
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Gleet
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as 3rd Posseman
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Little Horse
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Mac
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Trail Hand Mabry
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Gandy Dancer
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Gunman #1 - Joe
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Soldier
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Morgan - Trooper
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Emmet Trager
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Cowhand
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Club Bartender
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Shaw
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Cal - Posse Member
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as First Guide
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Ham Turner
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Lookout
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Turner
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Body Guard #2
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Buddy Webster
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as 2nd Deputy
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Dink Turner
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Apache
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Wiggen - Wagonmaster
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Band member (uncredited)
Wagon Train
1957
as Saloon Tough (uncredited)
Zorro
1957
as Lancer (uncredited)
Gunsmoke
1955
as Ed
Gunsmoke
1955
as Cowboy
Gunsmoke
1955
as Charlie (uncredited)
Gunsmoke
1955
as Henchman (uncredited)
Gunsmoke
1955
as Gang Member (uncredited)
Gunsmoke
1955
as Renegade
Gunsmoke
1955
as Townsman (uncredited)