Acting
Hal Needham
1931 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA
30 films
Bio
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
Chinatown
Stunt Coordinator
The Cannonball Run
Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
Blazing Saddles
Outlaw (uncredited)
The Longest Yard
Second Unit Director
The French Connection
Stunts
Smokey and the Bandit
Director
Cannonball Run II
Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Stunts
Smokey and the Bandit II
Director
Foul Play
Stunts
McLintock!
Carter (uncredited)
French Connection II
Doyle Kidnapper (uncredited)