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William Dear

William Dear

ActorProductionDirectorWriterProducer Nov 30 (age 81) Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1973–2016 (43 year career)
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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

Dinosaurs
Film

Dinosaurs

Director
Darkman
Film

Darkman

Limo Driver
The Rocketeer
Film

The Rocketeer

Story
Saturday Night Live
Film

Saturday Night Live

Director
Amazing Stories
Film

Amazing Stories

Director
Harry and the Hendersons
Film

Harry and the Hendersons

Sighting Man
Blue Collar
Film

Blue Collar

Additional Camera
Hardcore
Film

Hardcore

Second Unit Director of Photography

Filmography

Crew (48)

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Movies (43)

Midnight Stallion

Midnight Stallion

2013

Co-Executive Producer

4.9
Midnight Stallion

Midnight Stallion

2013

Director

4.9
A Mile in His Shoes

A Mile in His Shoes

2011

Director

6.4
Politics of Love

Politics of Love

2011

Director

3.3
The Perfect Game

The Perfect Game

2009

Director

7.1
Mr. Troop Mom

Mr. Troop Mom

2009

Director

5.5
Free Style

Free Style

2008

Director

6.0
The Sandlot: Heading Home

The Sandlot: Heading Home

2007

Director

5.6
Simon Says

Simon Says

2007

Director

5.0
Simon Says

Simon Says

2007

Writer

5.0
The Foursome

The Foursome

2006

Director

3.8
School of Life

School of Life

2005

Director

6.4
Santa Who?

Santa Who?

2000

Director

5.5
Balloon Farm

Balloon Farm

1999

Director

5.8
Wild America

Wild America

1997

Director

6.1
Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994

Director

6.0
Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1993

Director

3.8
The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer

1991

Story

6.5
If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

1991

Director

6.1
Hollywood Dog

Hollywood Dog

1990

Director

4.0
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

Director

6.1
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

Finance

6.1
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

Producer

6.1
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

Writer

6.1
Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

1986

Director

6.3
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

1986

Director

6.0
Television Parts Home Companion

Television Parts Home Companion

1985

Director

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

1984

Director

8.0
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

5.3
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

1982

Writer

5.3
Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts

1981

Director

6.4
Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts

1981

Writer

6.4
An Evening with Sir William Martin

An Evening with Sir William Martin

1981

Director

An Evening with Sir William Martin

An Evening with Sir William Martin

1981

Producer

An Evening with Sir William Martin

An Evening with Sir William Martin

1981

Writer

Hardcore

Hardcore

1979

Second Unit Director of Photography

6.7
Blue Collar

Blue Collar

1978

Additional Camera

7.3
The Northville Cemetery Massacre

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

1976

Director

5.3
The Northville Cemetery Massacre

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

1976

Director of Photography

5.3
The Northville Cemetery Massacre

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

1976

Producer

5.3
The Northville Cemetery Massacre

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

1976

Screenplay

5.3
Nymph

Nymph

1973

Director