HAL NEEDHAM
Hal Needham
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: March 6, 1931
Deathday: October 25, 2013
Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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).
Filmography
Starring
2025·
A RAD DocumentarySelf
2016·
The BanditSelf (archive footage)
1995·
CybillHal Needham
Self
1984·
Cannonball Run IIPorsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)
Self
1983·
Stroker AceMan Punching Stroker Into Ladies Room
1982·
MegaForceTechnician (uncredited)
1981·
The Cannonball RunAmbulance EMT (uncredited)
1980·
Stunts UnlimitedH.N. (uncredited)
Mr. Blanchard
1976·
Charlie's AngelsJulio
1976·
Jackson County JailChief of Fallsburg Police
Trooper Carson
1975·
French Connection IIDoyle Kidnapper (uncredited)
1975·
Take a Hard RideGarmes (uncredited)
1974·
Dinah!Self
1974·
Blazing SaddlesOutlaw (uncredited)
1974·
McQSantiago Henchman (uncredited)
1973·
Call to DangerConnors
1972·
The Bounty ManPike
Burgess
Man at Racetrack
Bert Gant
1969·
The UndefeatedYankee Corporal at River Crossing (uncredited)
1968·
The Devil's BrigadeThe Sergeant
1967·
Cimarron Strip1967·
Ironside1967·
Mannix1967·
The War WagonHite
1965·
Laredo1965·
The Great RaceSaloon Brawler (uncredited)
1965·
In Harm's WayAirman in the Blue Lagoon (uncredited)
1964·
Advance to the RearRebel Soldier (uncredited)
1963·
The Great AdventureRecruiting Officer
1963·
McLintock!Carter (uncredited)
1963·
4 for TexasThomas Worker (uncredited)
1962·
The VirginianBounty Hunter, The Man
1962·
Stoney Burke1962·
Shootout at Big SagSaloon Brawler (uncredited)
Self
1960·
Coronado 9Townsman (uncredited)
1959·
RawhideTom (uncredited), Corporal Williams
1959·
The RebelIndian
1959·
Paratroop CommandGerman (uncredited)
1958·
Yancy DerringerGuard (uncredited), Judge Randall's guard (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1957·
Wagon TrainSaloon Tough (uncredited)
Band member (uncredited), Saloon Brawler (uncredited), Wiggen - Wagonmaster, Apache, Dink Turner, 2nd Deputy, Buddy Webster, Body Guard #2, Turner, Lookout, Ham Turner, First Guide, Cal - Posse Member, Shaw, Club Bartender, Cowhand, Emmet Trager, Morgan - Trooper, Soldier, Gunman #1 - Joe, Gandy Dancer, Trail Hand Mabry, Mac, Little Horse, 3rd Posseman, Gleet, Harry Beldon
1957·
ZorroDon (uncredited)
1957·
Tales of Wells FargoStage Passenger (uncredited), 2nd Cowhand, Outlaw, Indian Brave, Townsman (uncredited)
1955·
GunsmokeTownsman (uncredited), Renegade, Gang Member (uncredited), Henchman (uncredited), Charlie (uncredited), Cowboy, Ed
Production
Director
1996·
The SunchaserStunts
Characters, Executive Producer, Director
Executive Producer, Director, Characters
Director, Characters, Executive Producer
Executive Producer, Director, Story, Characters
1989·
B.L. StrykerDirector
1986·
RadDirector
1986·
Body SlamDirector
1984·
Cannonball Run IIScreenplay, Director
Characters
1983·
Stroker AceScreenplay, Director
1982·
MegaForceScreenplay, Director
1981·
The Cannonball RunDirector
1980·
Stunts UnlimitedDirector
Characters, Director
Director
1979·
The VillainDirector
1978·
Foul PlayStunts
1978·
The EndStunt Coordinator
1978·
HooperDirector
Story, Stunts, Director
Stunt Coordinator
1976·
GatorSecond Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
1976·
A Star Is BornStunts
1976·
Gable and LombardStunts
1976·
NickelodeonStunt Coordinator
1975·
PeeperStunt Coordinator
1975·
French Connection IIStunt Coordinator
1975·
Lucky LadyStunts
Stunt Coordinator
1975·
Take a Hard RideSecond Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
1974·
BustingStunts
1974·
ChinatownStunt Coordinator
1974·
Blazing SaddlesStunts
1974·
McQStunt Driver
1974·
The Longest YardStunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
1974·
Three the Hard WayStunt Coordinator
1973·
Call to DangerStunts
1973·
White LightningStunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Stunts, Second Unit Director
Stunt Coordinator
1972·
Goodnight, My LoveStunt Coordinator
Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
1972·
The HeistStunts
1972·
HardcaseStunt Coordinator
Stunt Coordinator
Stunts
Stunts
1971·
The OrganizationStunts
Stunts
1971·
Something BigStunt Coordinator
1970·
ChisumStunt Coordinator
1970·
Dirty Dingus MageeStunts
1970·
C.C. and CompanyStunts
1970·
Angel UnchainedStunt Coordinator
1970·
Rio LoboStunts
1970·
The AnimalsStunts
1969·
The UndefeatedStunt Coordinator
Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
1968·
Bandolero!Stunt Coordinator
1968·
The Ballad of JosieStunts
1968·
HellfightersStunt Coordinator
1968·
The Devil's BrigadeStunt Coordinator
1967·
The War WagonStunt Coordinator, Stunt Double, Stunts
1967·
TobrukStunts
1967·
The Way WestStunts
1967·
CamelotStunts
Stunts
1966·
Alvarez KellyStunts
1966·
Our Man FlintStunts
1966·
Beau GesteStunt Coordinator
1966·
The Rare BreedStunt Coordinator
1965·
ShenandoahStunts
1965·
The War LordStunts
1965·
Major DundeeStunts
1965·
In Harm's WayStunts
1964·
Mail Order BrideStunts
1963·
4 for TexasStunts
1963·
Kings of the SunStunts
1963·
The RaidersStunts
1963·
McLintock!Stunts
1963·
Wall of NoiseStunts
1963·
Donovan's ReefStunts
1962·
How the West Was WonStunts
Stunts
1961·
A Thunder of DrumsStunt Double
1959·
Paratroop CommandStunts
1959·
Thunder in the SunStunts
1958·
The Big CountryStunts
Stunt Double
Stunts