Hal Needham

Hal Needham
1931 - 2013
Hal Needham  American Director
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Hal Needham was previously married to Ellyn Wynne Williams (1996 - 2013) and Dani Crayne (1981 - 1987).

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American Director Hal Needham was born Hal Brett Needham on 6th March, 1931 in Memphis, TN and passed away on 25th Oct 2013 Los Angeles, California aged 82. He is most remembered for Director Cannonball Run. His zodiac sign is Pisces.

Hal Needham is a member of the following lists: Academy Honorary Award recipients, American film actors and American film directors.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married2 18 years, 9 months 12 years, 11 months 7 years, 2 months
Total2 18 years, 9 months 12 years, 11 months 7 years, 2 months

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First Name Hal
Middle Name Brett
Last Name Needham
Full Name at Birth Hal Brett Needham
Alternative Name Hal Brett Needham, Hal Needham
Birthday 6th March, 1931
Birthplace Memphis, TN
Died 25th October, 2013
Place of Death Los Angeles, California
Cause of Death Cancer
Build Athletic
Hair Color Salt and Pepper
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
Occupation Text Actor, Stuntman, Director, Writer
Occupation Director
Claim to Fame Director Cannonball Run
Year(s) Active 1956–1996
Father Howard Needham
Mother Edith May Robinson

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, Hooper, The Cannonball Run and Stroker Ace.
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 Pictures Arts and Sciences.

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NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Hal Needham82 PiscesDirector
American
Ellyn Wynne Williams-
American
Dani Crayne89 CapricornActress
American

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
Cybill1995Hal NeedhamTV Show
Sledge Hammer!1986BartenderTV Show
Cannonball Run II1984Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)Movie
Stroker Ace1983Man Punching Stroker Into Ladies Room (uncredited)Movie
Megaforce1982Technician (uncredited)Movie
The Cannonball Run1981Ambulance EMT (uncredited)Movie
Simon & Simon1981Oldtimer #3 in SaloonTV Show
Stunts Unlimited1980H.N. (uncredited)TV Movie
Death Car on the Freeway1979Mr. BlanchardTV Movie
Fantasy Island1977Orville 'Boots' PierceTV Show
Jackson County Jail1976Chief of Fallsburg PoliceMovie
Charlie's Angels1976Julio / SpencerTV Show
French Connection II1975Doyle Kidnapper (uncredited)Movie
Take a Hard Ride1975Garmes (uncredited)Movie
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings1975Trooper CarsonMovie
Blazing Saddles1974Outlaw (uncredited)Movie
McQ1974Santiago Henchman (uncredited)Movie
Egan1973PolicemanTV Movie
The Culpepper Cattle Co.1972BurgessMovie
The Bounty Man1972PikeTV Movie
One More Train to Rob1971Bert GantMovie
Alias Smith and Jones1971Duke / Devil's Hole Gang LeaderTV Show
Dirty Dingus Magee1970Indian (uncredited)Movie
Sometimes a Great Notion1970Man at RacetrackMovie
The Undefeated1969Yankee Sergeant at the river crossing (uncredited)Movie
Bandolero!1968Wagon Driver (uncredited)Movie
The Devil's Brigade1968The SergeantMovie
The War Wagon1967HiteMovie
Cimarron Strip1967YewcicTV Show
Custer1967SentryTV Show
Ironside1967Officer ConnellTV Show
Mannix1967Kordic Soldier / Henchman #2 / Cop / ...TV Show
Mission: Impossible1966MorkTV Show
In Harm's Way1965Airman in the Blue Lagoon (uncredited)Movie
The Great Race1965Saloon Brawler (uncredited)Movie
Laredo1965ColeTV Show
The Big Valley1965BrawlerTV Show
The Wild Wild West1965Assailant / HenchmanTV Show
Advance to the Rear1964Rebel Soldier (uncredited)Movie
Daniel Boone1964Brawling SettlerTV Show
4 for Texas1963Thomas Worker (uncredited)Movie
McLintock!1963Carter (uncredited)Movie
The Great Adventure1963Recruiting Officer / MaceTV Show
The Richard Boone Show1963TV Show
Combat!1962BrawlerTV Show
Stoney Burke1962Stan Fremont / RustyTV Show
The Virginian1962Rider / Jaimie McIntosh / Bounty Hunter / ...TV Show
Shootout at Big Sag1962Saloon Brawler (uncredited)Movie
Bus Stop1961MurrowTV Show
Whispering Smith1961Mine Guard / Barney HenesyTV Show
Frontier Circus1961Ralph WexlerTV Show
Guns of the Timberland1960Townsman (uncredited)Movie
Tate1960Sedon HenchmanTV Show
Coronado 91960JoeTV Show
Dante1960Bill ArmstrongTV Show
Laramie1959CollinsTV Show
Rawhide1959Brawler / Tom / Corporal WilliamsTV Show
Riverboat19592nd Ruffian / River PirateTV Show
The Rebel1959IndianTV Show
The Untouchables1959Club PatronTV Show
Paratroop Command1959German #6 (uncredited)Movie
The Fiend Who Walked the West1958Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)Movie
77 Sunset Strip1958Dean BellTV Show
The Rifleman1958TownsmanTV Show
The Texan1958Hank BowerTV Show
Wanted: Dead or Alive1958Barfly / TownsmanTV Show
Yancy Derringer1958Guard / Judge Randall's guard / SoldierTV Show
Have Gun - Will Travel1957Henchman / Cowhand / Jimmy Traynor / ...TV Show
Tales of Wells Fargo19572nd Cowhand / Indian Brave / Stage Passenger / ...TV Show
The Restless Gun1957Ambusher #1TV Show
Wagon Train1957Digger / Saloon Tough / Warrior / ...TV Show
Zorro1957Lancer / Townsman / Henchman / ...TV Show
The Californians1957Townsman / VigilanteTV Show
Playhouse 901956SoldierTV Show
Gunsmoke1955Gang Member / Cowboy / Renegade #3 / ...TV Show
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp1955Mr. WoodsTV Show
Death Valley Days1952Pvt. SnavelyTV Show
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