Hal Needham
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 Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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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
Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular
1994
as Self
- No poster
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
- No poster
Superstunt
1977
as Self
Jackson County Jail
1976
as Chief of Fallsburg Police
Take a Hard Ride
1975
as Garmes (uncredited)
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
1975
as Trooper Carson
French Connection II
1975
as Doyle Kidnapper (uncredited)
Blazing Saddles
1974
as Outlaw (uncredited)
McQ
1974
as Santiago Henchman (uncredited)
Call to Danger
1973
as Connors
The Bounty Man
1972
as Pike
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
1972
as Burgess