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William Dear

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William Dear

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

Nov 30, 1944 (81 years old)

Place of Birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

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.

Known For

Acting
2016RazorBill
2005School of LifeSpace Man
2000Santa Who?Sparky (as Bill Dear)
1994Angels in the OutfieldToronto Manager
1990DarkmanLimo Driver
1987Harry and the HendersonsSighting Man
1985Amazing StoriesDavid
1982Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann3rd Technician
1981Elephant Parts
Production
2013Midnight StallionCo-Executive Producer
1987Harry and the HendersonsFinance
1987Harry and the HendersonsProducer
1981An Evening with Sir William MartinProducer
1976The Northville Cemetery MassacreProducer
Directing
2013Midnight StallionDirector
2011Politics of LoveDirector
2011A Mile in His ShoesDirector
2009The Perfect GameDirector
2009Mr. Troop MomDirector
2008Free StyleDirector
2007The Sandlot: Heading HomeDirector
2007Simon SaysDirector
2006The FoursomeDirector
2005School of LifeDirector
2000Santa Who?Director
1999Balloon FarmDirector
1997Wild AmericaDirector
1994Angels in the OutfieldDirector
1993Journey to the Center of the EarthDirector
1992Covington CrossDirector
1991If Looks Could KillDirector
1991DinosaursDirector
1990Hollywood DogDirector
1987Harry and the HendersonsDirector
1986Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose SauceDirector
1986Amazing StoriesDirector
1985Television Parts Home CompanionDirector
1985Amazing StoriesDirector
1984Garry Shandling: Alone in VegasDirector
1983Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing YolkDirector
1982Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle SwannDirector
1981Elephant PartsDirector
1981An Evening with Sir William MartinDirector
1976The Northville Cemetery MassacreDirector
1975Saturday Night LiveDirector
1973NymphDirector
Writing
2007Simon SaysWriter
1991The RocketeerStory
1991Harry and the HendersonsCharacters
1987Harry and the HendersonsWriter
1982Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle SwannWriter
1981Elephant PartsWriter
1981An Evening with Sir William MartinWriter
1976The Northville Cemetery MassacreScreenplay