Hal Needham

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
03/06/1937
Birthplace:
Memphis, Tennessee
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biography
This former stuntman-turned-director was raised in rural areas of Missouri and Arkansas. Hal Needham got his first taste of thrill-seeking while working as a tree topper and while serving in the US Army as a parachutist. After his military service, he settled in Southern California and began working as a stuntman in films and TV in the late 1950s. Needham first met long-time collaborator Burt Reynolds while working on the NBC series "Riverboat" in 1959. During the 1960s and first half of the 70s, Needham alternated between stunt work and the occasional acting role, frequently collaborating Continued
Credits
Smokey and the Bandit
From Story
1977
Smokey and the Bandit
Director
1977
Gator
2nd unit director
The Longest Yard
2nd unit director
Take a Hard Ride
2nd unit director
Smokey and the Bandit II
Characters as Source Material
Southern Voices, American Dreams
Himself
Megaforce
screenplay
Stroker Ace
Screenplay
Stroker Ace
Director
Hooper
Director
Cannonball Run II
Director
Smokey and the Bandit II
Director
Rad
Director
Body Slam
Director
Megaforce
Director
The Cannonball Run
Director
The Villain
Director
Cannonball Run II
screenplay
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Raised in Missouri and Arkansas
 
Worked in as a tree topper in the lumber industry after high school
1951 
Served in the US Army, specialized in parachute testing
 
Moved to Southern California, became part owner of tree service
1957 
Debut as stuntman in "The Spirit of St. Louis"
Continued