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Hal Needham
Acting

Hal Needham

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

6 Mar 1931

Age

95 Years

Born In

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Total Projects

101

Years Active

70 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.8 ★

Overview

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...

Filmography

A RAD Documentary

movie

A RAD Documentary

2025

A RAD Documentary

as Self

The Bandit

movie

The Bandit

2016

The Bandit

as Self (archive footage)

Loaded up and Trucking: The Making of Smokey and the Bandit

movie

Loaded up and Trucking: The Making of Smokey and the Bandit

2006

Loaded up and Trucking: The Making of Smokey and the Bandit

as Self

Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar

movie

Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar

1996

Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar

as Self

Cybill

tv

Cybill

1995

Cybill

as Hal Needham

Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular

movie

Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular

1994

Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular

as Self

CineRaya

movie

The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen

1988

The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen

as Self

Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1988

movie

Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1988

1987

Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1988

as Self

Cannonball Run II

movie

Cannonball Run II

1984

Cannonball Run II

as Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)

Stroker Ace

movie

Stroker Ace

1983

Stroker Ace

as Man Punching Stroker Into Ladies Room

MegaForce

movie

MegaForce

1982

MegaForce

as Technician (uncredited)

The Cannonball Run

movie

The Cannonball Run

1981

The Cannonball Run

as Ambulance EMT (uncredited)

Stunts Unlimited

movie

Stunts Unlimited

1980

Stunts Unlimited

as H.N. (uncredited)

Death Car on the Freeway

movie

Death Car on the Freeway

1979

Death Car on the Freeway

as Mr. Blanchard

The Greatest Stuntman Alive

movie

The Greatest Stuntman Alive

1978

The Greatest Stuntman Alive

as Himself

CineRaya

movie

Superstunt

1977

Superstunt

as Self

Charlie's Angels

tv

Charlie's Angels

1976

Charlie's Angels

as Julio

Jackson County Jail

movie

Jackson County Jail

1976

Jackson County Jail

as Chief of Fallsburg Police

Take a Hard Ride

movie

Take a Hard Ride

1975

Take a Hard Ride

as Garmes (uncredited)

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

movie

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

1975

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

as Trooper Carson

French Connection II

movie

French Connection II

1975

French Connection II

as Doyle Kidnapper (uncredited)

Dinah!

tv

Dinah!

1974

Dinah!

as Self

Blazing Saddles

movie

Blazing Saddles

1974

Blazing Saddles

as Outlaw (uncredited)

McQ

movie

McQ

1974

McQ

as Santiago Henchman (uncredited)

Call to Danger

movie

Call to Danger

1973

Call to Danger

as Connors

The Bounty Man

movie

The Bounty Man

1972

The Bounty Man

as Pike

The Culpepper Cattle Co.

movie

The Culpepper Cattle Co.

1972

The Culpepper Cattle Co.

as Burgess

Sometimes a Great Notion

movie

Sometimes a Great Notion

1971

Sometimes a Great Notion

as Man at Racetrack

One More Train to Rob

movie

One More Train to Rob

1971

One More Train to Rob

as Bert Gant

Alias Smith and Jones

tv

Alias Smith and Jones

1971

Alias Smith and Jones

The Undefeated

movie

The Undefeated

1969

The Undefeated

as Yankee Corporal at River Crossing (uncredited)

The Devil's Brigade

movie

The Devil's Brigade

1968

The Devil's Brigade

as The Sergeant

Mannix

tv

Mannix

1967

Mannix

Mannix

tv

Mannix

1967

Mannix

as Henchman #2 (uncredited)

Cimarron Strip

tv

Cimarron Strip

1967

Cimarron Strip

The War Wagon

movie

The War Wagon

1967

The War Wagon

as Hite

Ironside

tv

Ironside

1967

Ironside

as Officer Connell

The Wild Wild West

tv

The Wild Wild West

1965

The Wild Wild West

as Henchman (uncredited)

Laredo

tv

Laredo

1965

Laredo

The Great Race

movie

The Great Race

1965

The Great Race

as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)

In Harm's Way

movie

In Harm's Way

1965

In Harm's Way

as Airman in the Blue Lagoon (uncredited)

Advance to the Rear

movie

Advance to the Rear

1964

Advance to the Rear

as Rebel Soldier (uncredited)

4 for Texas

movie

4 for Texas

1963

4 for Texas

as Thomas Worker (uncredited)

McLintock!

movie

McLintock!

1963

McLintock!

as Carter (uncredited)

The Great Adventure

tv

The Great Adventure

1963

The Great Adventure

as Recruiting Officer

Stoney Burke

tv

Stoney Burke

1962

Stoney Burke

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as The Man

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as Bounty Hunter

Shootout at Big Sag

movie

Shootout at Big Sag

1962

Shootout at Big Sag

as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)

The Mike Douglas Show

tv

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Coronado 9

tv

Coronado 9

1960

Coronado 9

Guns of the Timberland

movie

Guns of the Timberland

1960

Guns of the Timberland

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Rebel

tv

The Rebel

1959

The Rebel

as Indian

Paratroop Command

movie

Paratroop Command

1959

Paratroop Command

as German (uncredited)

Rawhide

tv

Rawhide

1959

Rawhide

as Corporal Williams

Rawhide

tv

Rawhide

1959

Rawhide

as Tom (uncredited)

Rawhide

tv

Rawhide

1959

Rawhide

as Brawler (uncredited)

Yancy Derringer

tv

Yancy Derringer

1958

Yancy Derringer

as Judge Randall's guard (uncredited)

Yancy Derringer

tv

Yancy Derringer

1958

Yancy Derringer

as Guard (uncredited)

The Fiend Who Walked the West

movie

The Fiend Who Walked the West

1958

The Fiend Who Walked the West

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Zorro

tv

Zorro

1957

Zorro

as Don (uncredited)

Wagon Train

tv

Wagon Train

1957

Wagon Train

as Saloon Tough (uncredited)

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Harry Beldon

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Gleet

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as 3rd Posseman

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Little Horse

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Mac

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Trail Hand Mabry

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Gandy Dancer

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Gunman #1 - Joe

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Soldier

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Morgan - Trooper

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Emmet Trager

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Cowhand

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Club Bartender

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Shaw

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Cal - Posse Member

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as First Guide

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Ham Turner

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Lookout

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Turner

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Body Guard #2

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Buddy Webster

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as 2nd Deputy

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Dink Turner

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Apache

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Wiggen - Wagonmaster

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Band member (uncredited)

Tales of Wells Fargo

tv

Tales of Wells Fargo

1957

Tales of Wells Fargo

as Indian Brave

Tales of Wells Fargo

tv

Tales of Wells Fargo

1957

Tales of Wells Fargo

as Stage Passenger (uncredited)

Tales of Wells Fargo

tv

Tales of Wells Fargo

1957

Tales of Wells Fargo

as 2nd Cowhand

Tales of Wells Fargo

tv

Tales of Wells Fargo

1957

Tales of Wells Fargo

as Townsman (uncredited)

Tales of Wells Fargo

tv

Tales of Wells Fargo

1957

Tales of Wells Fargo

as Outlaw

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Ed

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Cowboy

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Charlie (uncredited)

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Henchman (uncredited)

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Gang Member (uncredited)

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Renegade

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Townsman (uncredited)

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