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William Dear
Born
30 November 1944
Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Directing

William Dear

William Dear (born November 30, 1944) is a Canadian-born American film and television director, producer and writer. He holds a degree in Art and Theater from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA. He is known for directing the films Angels in the Outfield and Harry and the Hendersons.

As director

Midnight Stallion

Midnight Stallion

2013 · Director
Politics of Love

Politics of Love

2011 · Director
A Mile in His Shoes

A Mile in His Shoes

2011 · Director
The Perfect Game

The Perfect Game

2009 · Director
Mr. Troop Mom

Mr. Troop Mom

2009 · Director
Free Style

Free Style

2008 · Director
The Sandlot: Heading Home

The Sandlot: Heading Home

2007 · Director
Simon Says

Simon Says

2007 · Director
The Foursome

The Foursome

2006 · Director
School of Life

School of Life

2005 · Director
Santa Who?

Santa Who?

2000 · Director
Balloon Farm

Balloon Farm

1999 · Director
Wild America

Wild America

1997 · Director
Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994 · Director
Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1993 · Director
If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

1991 · Director
Hollywood Dog

Hollywood Dog

1990 · Director
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987 · Director
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

1986 · Director
Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

1986 · Director
Television Parts Home Companion

Television Parts Home Companion

1985 · Director
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

1984 · Director
Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

1983 · Director
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

1982 · Director
Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts

1981 · Director

An Evening with Sir William Martin

1981 · Director
The Northville Cemetery Massacre

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

1976 · Director
Nymph

Nymph

1973 · Director

As actor

Razor

Razor

2016 · Bill
School of Life

School of Life

2005 · Space Man
Santa Who?

Santa Who?

2000 · Sparky (as Bill Dear)
Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994 · Toronto Manager
Darkman

Darkman

1990 · Limo Driver
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987 · Sighting Man
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

1982 · 3rd Technician
Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts

1981