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Hal Needham
AKA: Hal Brett Needham
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Born: 1931
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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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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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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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cybill | 1995 | Hal Needham |
| Dinah! | 1974 | Self |
| Alias Smith and Jones | 1971 | Contributor |
| Mannix | 1967 | Contributor |
| Laredo | 1965 | Contributor |
| Stoney Burke | 1962 | Contributor |
| The Virginian | 1962 | Bounty Hunter |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |
| Rawhide | 1959 | Corporal Williams |
| Zorro | 1957 | Don (uncredited) |
| Wagon Train | 1957 | Saloon Tough (uncredited) |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957 | Cowhand |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957 | Stunt Double |
| Gunsmoke | 1955 | Townsman (uncredited) |