Hal Needham
Known for Acting
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hal Needham, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Filmography
The Cannonball Run
1981
as Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
The Cannonball Run
1981
Director
Blazing Saddles
1974
as Outlaw (uncredited)
Smokey and the Bandit
1977
Director
Smokey and the Bandit
1977
Story
McQ
1974
as Santiago Henchman (uncredited)
The Great Race
1965
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
The Undefeated
1969
as Yankee Corporal at River Crossing (uncredited)
Hooper
1978
Director
The War Wagon
1967
as Hite
Rad
1986
Director
In Harm's Way
1965
as Airman in the Blue Lagoon (uncredited)
McLintock!
1963
as Carter (uncredited)
Cannonball Run II
1984
as Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)
Cannonball Run II
1984
Director
Cannonball Run II
1984
Screenplay
The Devil's Brigade
1968
as The Sergeant
The Villain
1979
Director
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980
Director
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980
Characters