6.4
Movie
Directing
William Dear
- Born
- (age 81)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Credits
- 40 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.4
Movie
7.8
TV
Dinosaurs
6.5
Movie
The Rocketeer
6.1
Movie
Harry and the Hendersons
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
6.1
Movie
Angels in the Outfield
6.8
Movie
Hardcore
7.5
TV
Amazing Stories
7.3
Movie
Blue Collar
7.3
Movie
The Perfect Game
6.1
Movie
If Looks Could Kill
6.4
Movie
School of Life
6.1
Movie
Wild America
5.0
Movie
Simon Says
5.5
Movie
Santa Who?
5.6
Movie
The Sandlot: Heading Home
5.5
Movie
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
5.8
TV
Harry and the Hendersons
Acting credits 9
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Razor Film | Bill |
| 2005 | School of Life Film | Space Man |
| 2000 | Santa Who? Film | Sparky (as Bill Dear) |
| 1994 | Angels in the Outfield Film | Toronto Manager |
| 1990 | Darkman Film | Limo Driver |
| 1987 | Harry and the Hendersons Film | Sighting Man |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories TV | David (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann Film | 3rd Technician |
| 1981 | Elephant Parts Film |
Crew credits 38
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Midnight Stallion Film | Director, Co-Executive Producer |
| 2011 | A Mile in His Shoes Film | Director |
| 2011 | Politics of Love Film | Director |
| 2009 | The Perfect Game Film | Director |
| 2009 | Mr. Troop Mom Film | Director |
| 2008 | Free Style Film | Director |
| 2007 | Simon Says Film | Director, Writer |
| 2007 | The Sandlot: Heading Home Film | Director |
| 2006 | The Foursome Film | Director |
| 2005 | School of Life Film | Director |
| 2000 | Santa Who? Film | Director |
| 1999 | Balloon Farm Film | Director |
| 1998 | Amazing Stories: The Movie III Film | Director |
| 1997 | Wild America Film | Director |
| 1994 | Angels in the Outfield Film | Director |
| 1993 | Journey to the Center of the Earth Film | Director |
| 1992 | Covington Cross TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer Film | Story |
| 1991 | Dinosaurs TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1991 | If Looks Could Kill Film | Director |
| 1991 | Harry and the Hendersons TV | Characters (72 ep) |
| 1990 | Hollywood Dog Film | Director |
| 1987 | Harry and the Hendersons Film | Finance, Director, Producer, Writer |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories Film | Director |
| 1986 | Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce Film | Director |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Television Parts Home Companion Film | Director |
| 1984 | Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas Film | Director |
| 1983 | Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk Film | Director |
| 1982 | Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann Film | Director, Writer |
| 1982 | Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1 Film | Writer |
| 1981 | Elephant Parts Film | Director, Writer |
| 1981 | An Evening with Sir William Martin Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1979 | Hardcore Film | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| 1978 | Blue Collar Film | Additional Camera |
| 1976 | The Northville Cemetery Massacre Film | Director, Director of Photography, Producer, Screenplay |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1973 | Nymph Film | Director |