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Hal Needham

Ranked #15,110 in Entertainment, #167,687 overall

Stuntman/Actor/Director/Writer/Hero

Imagine that an American Hero scooped up all the American Pansies out there and then smashed the lot of them in his vice-like grip... that's kinda like imagining Hal Needham.

Recently Needham appeared on NPR's "Fresh Air" to discuss the nature of his powers... and now the world will know the truth!!!

Hal Needham appeared on NPR's "Fresh Air"

FEB. 7, 2011

Click here to listen to the Needham interview where he talks about his latest book, sleeping in Burt Reynolds' pool house for 12 years and where he grew up.

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How was Needham created?

  • Paratrooper in Korean War
  • Hollywood stuntman
  • Directorial debut: Smokey & The Bandit

    The 1980 Reynolds vehicle Hooper was widely recognized as Reynolds and Needham's tribute to the entire fraternity of Hollywood stunters. For television, Needham directed several installments 1989 Burt Reynolds adventure series B. L. Stryker (1989) and the pilot for the syndicated adventure semi-weekly Bandit (1994); there was also a 1992 animated cartoon series titled Stunt Dawgs, wherein the central character was named Needham. Founder of the troubleshooting aggregation Stunts Unlimited (which also served as the title of a 1980 TV movie), Needham has also served as chairman for another movie-industry organization, Camera Platforms International. In addition, Hal Needham is owner of the "world's fastest car," the Budweiser Rocket, now on display at the Smithsonian Institute. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

    • Travis Carter reminisces on the old days

    Thatsracin.com

    The website's writer Steve Waid features Travis Carter, former crew chief for the Hal Needham-owned Harry Grant car.
    Read more here.

    Needham's Resume

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    Read some great Needham essays over at Big Hollywood. Author Leo Grinn is a scholar and clearly has an eye for cinematic excellence.

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