Personal Info
Gender:Unspecified
Birth Date:1944-11-30 00:00:00
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Known For:Directing
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William Dear
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.
Filmography (40)
Spider Forest
Role: David2004
Angels in the Outfield
Role: Toronto Manager1994
School of Life
Role: Space Man2005
Harry and the Hendersons
Role: Sighting Man1987
Darkman
Role: Limo Driver1990
Santa Who?
Role: Sparky (as Bill Dear)2000
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Role: 3rd Technician1982
Elephant Parts
actor1981
Razor
Role: Bill2016
Hollywood Dog
director1990
Mr. Troop Mom
director2009
The Northville Cemetery Massacre
director1976
Harry and the Hendersons
producer1987
Midnight Stallion
co-executive producer2013
The Foursome
director2006
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
director1986
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
director1984
Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
director1983
The Northville Cemetery Massacre
director of photography1976
The Northville Cemetery Massacre
producer1976
The Northville Cemetery Massacre
screenplay1976
Nymph
director1973
Blue Collar
additional camera1978
Television Parts Home Companion
director1985
Harry and the Hendersons
writer1987
No Image
An Evening with Sir William Martin
director1981
No Image
An Evening with Sir William Martin
writer1981
No Image
An Evening with Sir William Martin
producer1981
Watch the Skies
director2025
Someone Else's Voice
director1949
Welcome to New York
director2018
Aa Jaane Jaa
director2021
Harry and the Hendersons
director1987
The Perfect Game
director2009
Angels in the Outfield
director1994
Wild America
director1997
Amazing Stories
director1986
Hardcore
second unit director of photography1979
Simon Says
director2007
Simon Says
writer2007