William Dear

William Dear

Known for

Directing

Born

November 30, 1944 (age 81)

Birthplace

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.

Best known work

Darkman
Darkman
1990
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
1991
The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer
1991
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
1987
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
Angels in the Outfield
Angels in the Outfield
1994
Hardcore
Hardcore
1979
Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
1985
Blue Collar
Blue Collar
1978
The Perfect Game
The Perfect Game
2009

Filmography

  1. 2016

    Razor

    as Bill

  2. 2013

    Midnight Stallion

    Director, Co-Executive Producer

  3. 2011

  4. 2011

  5. 2009

  6. 2009

  7. 2008

    Free Style

    Director

  8. 2007

    Simon Says

    Writer, Director

  9. 2007

  10. 2006

    The Foursome

    Director

  11. 2005

    School of Life

    as Space Man, Director

  12. 2000

    Santa Who?

    as Sparky (as Bill Dear), Director

  13. 1999

    Balloon Farm

    Director

  14. 1998

  15. 1997

    Wild America

    Director

  16. 1994

    Angels in the Outfield

    as Toronto Manager, Director

  17. 1993

  18. 1992

    Covington CrossTV

    Director

  19. 1991

  20. 1991

    DinosaursTV

    Director

  21. 1991

  22. 1991

  23. 1990

    Darkman

    as Limo Driver

  24. 1990

  25. 1987

    Harry and the Hendersons

    as Sighting Man, Director, Finance, Producer, Writer

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