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: Howard Needham and Edith May Robinson
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In his nearly three-hour interview, Hal Needham (1931-2013) talks about his early years leading an outdoor lifestyle, dropping out of school after the 8th ...
Hal Needham. Stunts: The Cannonball Run. As the highest paid stuntman in the world, Hal Needham broke 56 bones, his back twice, punctured a lung and knocked ...
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In the 1976 sequel to White Lightning, Needham doubles for Burt Reynolds (his then real-life roommate) in a spectacular pickup-truck roll. As the truck speeds ...
While most stuntmen specialize, Needham never did. He was equally adept at stunt riding as performing stunts involving explosives and driving fast and furious.