William Dear

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William Dear

Directing 81 November 30, 1944

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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 Uni…

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Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.9 1975 TV Show
Darkman

Darkman

6.4 1990 Movie
Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs

7.8 1991 TV Show
The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer

6.5 1991 Movie
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

6.1 1987 Movie
Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

6.0 1994 Movie
Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

7.5 1985 TV Show
Hardcore

Hardcore

6.8 1979 Movie
Blue Collar

Blue Collar

7.3 1978 Movie
The Perfect Game

The Perfect Game

7.3 2009 Movie
If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

6.2 1991 Movie
School of Life

School of Life

6.4 2005 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2016
    Razor

    Movie Bill

  2. 2013
    Midnight Stallion

    Movie Director

  3. 2011
    A Mile in His Shoes

    Movie Director

  4. 2011
    Politics of Love

    Movie Director

  5. 2009
    The Perfect Game

    Movie Director

  6. 2009
    Mr. Troop Mom

    Movie Director

  7. 2008
    Free Style

    Movie Director

  8. 2007
    Simon Says

    Movie Director

  9. 2007
    The Sandlot: Heading Home

    Movie Director

  10. 2006
    The Foursome

    Movie Director

  11. 2005
    School of Life

    Movie Space Man

  12. 2000
    Santa Who?

    Movie Sparky (as Bill Dear)

  13. 1999
    Balloon Farm

    Movie Director

  14. 1998
    Amazing Stories: The Movie III

    Movie Director

  15. 1997
    Wild America

    Movie Director

  16. 1994
    Angels in the Outfield

    Movie Toronto Manager

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  1. 1993
    Journey to the Center of the Earth

    Movie Director

  2. 1992
    Covington Cross

    TV show Director

  3. 1991
    The Rocketeer

    Movie Story

  4. 1991
    Dinosaurs

    TV show Director

  5. 1991
    If Looks Could Kill

    Movie Director

  6. 1991
    Harry and the Hendersons

    TV show Characters

  7. 1990
    Darkman

    Movie Limo Driver

  8. 1990
    Hollywood Dog

    Movie Director

  9. 1987
    Harry and the Hendersons

    Movie Sighting Man

  10. 1986
    Amazing Stories

    Movie Director

  11. 1986
    Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

    Movie Director

  12. 1985
    Amazing Stories

    TV show David

  13. 1985
    Television Parts Home Companion

    Movie Director

  14. 1984
    Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

    Movie Director

  15. 1983
    Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

    Movie Director

  16. 1982
    Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

    Movie 3rd Technician

  17. 1982
    Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1

    Movie Writer

  18. 1981
    Elephant Parts

    Movie

  19. 1981
    An Evening with Sir William Martin

    Movie Director

  20. 1979
    Hardcore

    Movie Second Unit Director of Photography

  21. 1978
    Blue Collar

    Movie Additional Camera

  22. 1976
    The Northville Cemetery Massacre

    Movie Director

  23. 1975
    Saturday Night Live

    TV show Director

  24. 1973
    Nymph

    Movie Director