Jabberwocky Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/27/hal-needham-dead-director-stuntman-dies-death_n_4167617.htmlLOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hal Needham, a top Hollywood stuntman who turned to directing rousing action films including "Smokey and the Bandit" and "The Cannonball Run," has died. He was 82.His business managers tell the Los Angeles Times that Needham died Friday in Los Angeles.A former paratrooper, Needham appeared in thousands of TV episodes and hundreds of movies, performing and designing stunts and new equipment to execute them.Needham jumped from planes, was dragged by horses and wrecked cars — breaking 56 bones in the process.His best-known directing efforts involved 1970s Burt Reynolds action comedies, including "Smokey," ''Cannonball Run" and "Stroker Ace." He also directed Arnold Schwarzenegger in "The Villain."In a Twitter posting, Schwarzenegger calls Needham an icon.Needham received an honorary Oscar last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 That sucks. Loved Smokey and the Bandit 1 and 2, Hooper, Cannonball Run. Seemed like a really cool guy. At least he made it to 82 years. Not bad for a stuntman of his caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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