Hal Needham
American stuntman and film director
Hal Brett Needham was an American stuntman, film director, actor, writer, and NASCAR team owner. He is best known for his frequent collaborations with actor Burt Reynolds, usually in films involving fast cars, such as Smokey and the Bandit,... Wikipedia
Born: March 6, 1931, Memphis, TN
Died: October 25, 2013 (age 82 years), Los Angeles, CA
Spouse: Ellyn Wynne Williams (m. 1996–2013) and Arlene R. Wheeler (m. 1960–1977)
Grandchildren: Taylor Needham and Kimberly Needham
Parents: Edith May Robinson and Howard Needham
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Hal Needham's Six Greatest Stunts · White Lightning (1973), Car Jump Onto River Barge · You Asked for It (1950–1959), Airplane-to-Horseback Tackle · Little Big ...
While most stuntmen specialize, Needham never did. He was equally adept at stunt riding as performing stunts involving explosives and driving fast and furious.
Feb 6, 2024 · Hal Needham was an American stuntman, stunt coordinator, writer, and director who performed stunts in scores of films and television shows.