

Acting
Hal Needham
- Titles
- 108movies22TV shows
- Career
Active from 1976 to 1999, busiest in 1994 with 4 main titles.
- Directed
- 19titles as director
- Average score
54/100
- Highest rated
Smokey and the Bandit69/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 86 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical4.9average 2.6
- Nostalgia5.8average 3.6
- Physical Comedy4.4average 2.5
- Adrenaline6.3average 5.1
- Crime4.8average 3.7
- Situational Comedy3.7average 2.7
- Violence5.1average 4.3
- Wholesome3.9average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Psychological3.7, average 5.6
- Uncanny1.0, average 2.5
- Contemporary Realism3.7, average 5.2
- Melancholy3.4, average 4.7
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Pure Escapism 3
- Physical Comedy 3
- Fast-Paced 2
- Slapstick Comedy 2
- Over-the-Top Action 2
- Lighthearted Fun 2
- 1980s Pop Culture 2
- Situational Humor 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Family-Friendly 2
- Road Trip Adventure 2
- Feel-Good Movie 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Burt ReynoldsActorThe Cannonball Run, Smokey and the Bandit, Cannonball Run II, Smokey and the Bandit II, Hooper, +3 more
Alfie WiseActorHooper, Rad, Death Car on the Freeway, Stunts Unlimited
Brian BloomActorBandit: Bandit Goes Country, Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel, Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit, Bandit: Bandit, Bandit
Brian KrauseActorBandit: Bandit Goes Country, Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel, Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit, Bandit: Bandit, Bandit
Dom DeLuiseActorThe Cannonball Run, Cannonball Run II, Smokey and the Bandit II, The Canon Ball Run- WWilliam D. GordeanEditorThe Cannonball Run, Cannonball Run II, Smokey and the Bandit II, Stroker Ace
- MMichael SheaCinematographerBandit: Bandit Goes Country, Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel, Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit, Bandit: Bandit, Bandit
- BBobby ByrneCinematographerSmokey and the Bandit, The Villain, Hooper, Death Car on the Freeway
- BBrock YatesWriterThe Cannonball Run, Smokey and the Bandit II, The Canon Ball Run, Bandit: Bandit, Bandit
Steve DorffComposerBandit: Bandit Goes Country, Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel, Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit, Bandit: Bandit, Bandit
Sally FieldActorSmokey and the Bandit, Smokey and the Bandit II, Hooper
Sammy Davis Jr.ActorThe Cannonball Run, Cannonball Run II, The Canon Ball Run
Movies and TV shows
118Upcoming
1 title

Director
1990s
7 titles · average score 52
62
Stunts
63
TV show · as Hal Needham
41
Director, Characters
45
Characters, Director
47
Executive Producer, Director

Executive Producer, Characters
1980s
9 titles · average score 51
65
Director
50
Director
52
as Porsche 928 Driver with Cowboy Hat (uncredited)
49
as Man Punching Stroker Into Ladies Room
39
Characters
38
as Technician (uncredited)
61
as Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
54
Director, Characters

as H.N. (uncredited)
1970s
46 titles · average score 61
55
Director
54
as Mr. Blanchard
63
Director
69
Director, Story
58
as Chief of Fallsburg Police
80
Stunt Coordinator
74
as Outlaw (uncredited)
69
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
61
as Santiago Henchman (uncredited)
63
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator
66
Stunts
1960s
42 titles · average score 63
64
as Yankee Corporal at River Crossing (uncredited)
40
Stunt Coordinator
65
as The Sergeant
70
TV show · as Henchman #2 (uncredited)
61
Stunts
63
Stunts
67
Stunts
69
as Airman in the Blue Lagoon (uncredited)
68
as Carter (uncredited)
69
TV show · as The Man / Bounty Hunter
1950s
13 titles · average score 69
64
TV show · as Indian

TV show · as Tom (uncredited) / Brawler (uncredited)
54
as German (uncredited)
77
Stunts
67
TV show · as Guard (uncredited) / Judge Randall's guard (uncredited)
79
TV show · as Cowhand / Band member (uncredited)
69
TV show · as Saloon Tough (uncredited)
78
TV show · as Don (uncredited)

TV show · as Townsman (uncredited) / Outlaw
73
TV show · as Henchman (uncredited) / Gang Member (uncredited)





