William Dear
Directing1944Toronto, 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 History
2013
Midnight Stallion
Director
Midnight Stallion
Co-Executive Producer
2011
Politics of Love
Director
A Mile in His Shoes
Director
2009
The Perfect Game
Director
Mr. Troop Mom
Director
2008
Free Style
Director
2007
2006
The Foursome
Director
2005
School of Life
as Space Man
School of Life
Director
2000
Santa Who?
as Sparky (as Bill Dear)
Santa Who?
Director
1997
Wild America
Director
1994
Angels in the Outfield
as Toronto Manager
Angels in the Outfield
Director
1993
1991
The Rocketeer
Story
If Looks Could Kill
Director
Harry and the Hendersons
TVCharacters• 72 eps
Dinosaurs
TVDirector
1990
Darkman
as Limo Driver
1987
Harry and the Hendersons
as Sighting Man
Harry and the Hendersons
Director
Harry and the Hendersons
Finance
Harry and the Hendersons
Producer
Harry and the Hendersons
Writer
1986
Amazing Stories
TVas David• 1 eps
Amazing Stories
Director
1985
Amazing Stories
TVDirector• 1 eps
1981
1979
Hardcore
Second Unit Director of Photography
1978
Blue Collar
Additional Camera
1976
The Northville Cemetery Massacre
Director
The Northville Cemetery Massacre
Director of Photography
The Northville Cemetery Massacre
Producer
The Northville Cemetery Massacre
Screenplay
1975
Saturday Night Live
TVDirector