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Hal Needham

Died in 2013, aged 82 · born in Memphis

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Hal Needham’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 63

Newest first

Show the other 53From Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983) to Gunsmoke (1955)

As himself: 11 appearances

documentaries, making-of films, talk shows

Filmography: TMDB.

Who was Hal Needham?

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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Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
March 6, 1931
Died
October 25, 2013 (age 82)
Place of birth
Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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Hal Needham’s career in numbers

roles: 41 films and 22 series
63
TV episodes
23
years behind the camera, since 1955
71
top rated: “Blazing Saddles” (TMDB)
7.2
films as director
17

Genres of his features

  • comedy49%
  • action49%
  • western34%
  • drama22%
  • tv movie20%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 41 features. One film can have several genres.

Most often with Hal Needham

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about Hal Needham

What has Hal Needham been in?

Among others: “Blazing Saddles”, “Smokey and the Bandit”, and “The Cannonball Run”.

What films has Hal Needham directed?

17 features, including “Hard Time: Hostage Hotel” (1999), “Bandit: Bandit, Bandit” (1994), “Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel” (1994), “Bandit: Bandit Goes Country” (1994), and “Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit” (1994).

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