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William Dear

William Dear

Known For Directing
Birthday Nov 30, 1944 (80)
Birthplace Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Aug 10, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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. ...

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Razor

Razor

2016

as Bill

School of Life

School of Life

2005

as Space Man

Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994

as Toronto Manager

Darkman

Darkman

1990

as Limo Driver

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

as Sighting Man

Simon Says

Simon Says

2007

Writer

The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer

1991

Story

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

Writer, Finance

Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts

1981

Writer

Hardcore

Hardcore

1979

Second Unit Director of Photography

Blue Collar

Blue Collar

1978

Additional Camera

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

1976

Director of Photography, Screenplay

Midnight Stallion

Midnight Stallion

2013

Director

A Mile in His Shoes

A Mile in His Shoes

2011

Director

Politics of Love

Politics of Love

2011

Director

The Perfect Game

The Perfect Game

2009

Director

Mr. Troop Mom

Mr. Troop Mom

2009

Director

Free Style

Free Style

2008

Director

Simon Says

Simon Says

2007

Director

The Foursome

The Foursome

2006

Director

School of Life

School of Life

2005

Director

Santa Who?

Santa Who?

2000

Director

Balloon Farm

Balloon Farm

1999

Director

Wild America

Wild America

1997

Director

Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994

Director

If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

1991

Director

Hollywood Dog

Hollywood Dog

1990

Director

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

Director

Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

1986

Director

Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts

1981

Director

Nymph

Nymph

1973

Director

Midnight Stallion

Midnight Stallion

2013

Co-Executive Producer

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Amazing Stories

as David

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1985

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