Hal Needham
Actor
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
Blazing Saddles
as Outlaw (uncredited) 1974
The Cannonball Run
as Ambulance EMT (uncredited) 1981
French Connection II
as Doyle Kidnapper (uncredited) 1975
The Great Race
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited) 1965
Cannonball Run II
as Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited) 1984
McLintock!
as Carter (uncredited) 1963
The War Wagon
as Hite 1967
In Harm's Way
as Airman in the Blue Lagoon (uncredited) 1965
The Undefeated
as Yankee Corporal at River Crossing (uncredited) 1969
McQ
as Santiago Henchman (uncredited) 1974
Sometimes a Great Notion
as Man at Racetrack 1971
MegaForce
as Technician (uncredited) 1982
The Devil's Brigade
as The Sergeant 1968
4 for Texas
as Thomas Worker (uncredited) 1963
Stroker Ace
as Man Punching Stroker Into Ladies Room 1983
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
as Burgess 1972
Take a Hard Ride
as Garmes (uncredited) 1975