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Hal Needham
Hal Needham is best known for Charlie's Angels, Zorro, Gunsmoke and The Wild Wild West. Hal Needham was born on March 6, 1931. Hal Needham died on October 25, 2013 at the age of 82.
- Born
- March 6, 1931
- Place of birth
- Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Died
- October 25, 2013 (82 years old)
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.
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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.
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Known for
Filmography
- 1995CybillHal Needham
- 1989B.L. StrykerDirector
- 1976Charlie's AngelsJulio
- 1974Dinah!Self
- 1971Alias Smith and Jones
- 1967Mannix
- 1967Cimarron Strip
- 1967IronsideOfficer Connell
- 1965Laredo
- 1965The Wild Wild WestHenchman (uncredited)
- 1963The Great AdventureRecruiting Officer
- 1962The VirginianThe Man
- 1962Stoney Burke
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1960Coronado 9
- 1959RawhideCorporal Williams
- 1959The RebelIndian
- 1958Yancy DerringerJudge Randall's guard (uncredited)
- 1957Tales of Wells FargoIndian Brave
- 1957Have Gun, Will TravelHarry Beldon
- 1957ZorroDon (uncredited)
- 1957Wagon TrainSaloon Tough (uncredited)
- 1955GunsmokeEd
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Hal Needham been in?
Hal Needham is best known for Charlie's Angels, Zorro, Gunsmoke and The Wild Wild West.
When was Hal Needham born?
Hal Needham was born on March 6, 1931. (Memphis, Tennessee, USA)
How old is Hal Needham?
Hal Needham died on October 25, 2013 at the age of 82.
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