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.
Directed
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Dinosaurs (1991) — Director
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Harry and the Hendersons (1987) — Director
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Saturday Night Live (1975) — Director
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Angels in the Outfield (1994) — Director
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Amazing Stories (1985) — Director
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The Perfect Game (2009) — Director
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If Looks Could Kill (1991) — Director
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School of Life (2005) — Director
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Wild America (1997) — Director
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Simon Says (2007) — Director
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Santa Who? (2000) — Director
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The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007) — Director
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Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) — Director
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Amazing Stories (1986) — Director
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Midnight Stallion (2013) — Director
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Mr. Troop Mom (2009) — Director
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A Mile in His Shoes (2011) — Director
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Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993) — Director
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Balloon Farm (1999) — Director
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The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) — Director
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Free Style (2008) — Director
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Elephant Parts (1981) — Director
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Covington Cross (1992) — Director
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The Foursome (2006) — Director
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Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984) — Director
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Politics of Love (2011) — Director
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Hollywood Dog (1990) — Director
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Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) — Director
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Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk (1983) — Director
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Nymph (1973) — Director
- An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) — Director
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Television Parts Home Companion (1985) — Director
Also appeared in
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Darkman (1990) — Limo Driver
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Harry and the Hendersons (1987) — Sighting Man
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Angels in the Outfield (1994) — Toronto Manager
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Amazing Stories (1985) — David
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School of Life (2005) — Space Man
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Santa Who? (2000) — Sparky (as Bill Dear)
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Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) — 3rd Technician
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Elephant Parts (1981)
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Razor (2016) — Bill