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Hal Needham

Hal Needham is known for Blazing Saddles (1974), Smokey and the Bandit (1977), The Cannonball Run (1981).

Biography

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.

Questions about Hal Needham

How many Hal Needham films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 47 films with Hal Needham, from 1958 to 2025.

What is the best rated Hal Needham film?

The best rated Hal Needham film in the catalogue is Blazing Saddles (1974), rated 7.2.

What was the first Hal Needham film?

The first Hal Needham film in the catalogue is McLintock!, from 1963.

Who has Hal Needham worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Hal Needham shares the most credits with Burt Reynolds (6 films), Alfie Wise (4 films) and William D. Gordean (4 films).

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AWARDS 1 Wins 2 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
film director · screenwriter · stunt performer · director
Spouse
Dani Crayne

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Full filmography

49 films — 47 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

15 titles

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