Hal Needham

Books by Hal Needham

Stuntman!

My Car-Crashing, Plane-Jumping, Bone-Breaking, Death-Defying Hollywood Life

by Hal Needham
- Hardcover, 307 pages

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Best Books Of 2011

2011's Guilty Pleasures: Sex, Celebs And Rock 'N Roll

Illustration: A woman reads a book in the bathtub.

December 22, 2011 Susan Jane Gilman recommends behind-the-scenes reads about the rich and famous — by a rock star, a hotel concierge, a stuntman and a Brat Packer, all offering backstage passes to their glamorous lives. Entertaining and star-studded, they make for perfect holiday escapism — with a cocktail (or two) in hand.

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A 'Stuntman!' Discusses His Death-Defying Feats

Director Hal Needham lines up a shot with actors Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed and Happy the dog on the set of the 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit.

September 5, 2011 Hal Needham worked as a Hollywood stuntman for over 40 years. He details some of his most death-defying feats (and why he can't stand modern special effects) in his memoir, Stuntman!

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Hollywood 'Stuntman!' Reveals Tricks Of Trade

Hal Needham performed hundreds of death-defying stunts during a career that spanned over 40 years. Stuntmen, like the one pictured here, still use his innovative equipment, like the airbag and other safety features for car and aerial stunts.

February 7, 2011 Hal Needham worked as a Hollywood stuntman for over 40 years. He details some of his most death-defying feats (and why he can't stand modern special effects) in his new memoir, Stuntman!

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