William Dear

director • writer • actor

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.

Born: November 30, 1944 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (age 80)

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Known For

6.0

The Rocketeer

Movies & TV Credits

42 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
Razor Movie	6.9	Actor	Bill	2016
Midnight Stallion Movie	5.1	Directing	Director	2013
Politics of Love Movie	3.0	Directing	Director	2011
A Mile in His Shoes Movie	6.3	Directing	Director	2011
The Perfect Game Movie	7.1	Directing	Director	2009
Free Style Movie	3.7	Directing	Director	2008
Mr. Troop Mom Movie	4.2	Directing	Director	2008
Simon Says Movie	4.4	Directing	Director	2007
The Sandlot: Heading Home Movie	5.2	Directing	Director	2007
The Foursome Movie	4.3	Directing	Director	2006
School of Life Movie	6.6	Actor	Space Man	2005
School of Life Movie	6.6	Directing	Director	2005
Santa Who? Movie	5.5	Directing	Director	2000
Balloon Farm Movie	5.1	Directing	Director	1999
Wild America Movie	6.3	Directing	Director	1997
Angels in the Outfield Movie	6.0	Actor	Toronto Manager	1994
Angels in the Outfield Movie	6.0	Directing	Director	1994
Journey to the Center of the Earth Movie	3.0	Directing	Director	1993
Covington Cross TV Show	7.3	Directing	Director(1 Episode)	1992
If Looks Could Kill Movie	5.7	Directing	Director	1991
The Rocketeer Movie	6.7	Writing	Story	1991
Dinosaurs TV Show	7.4	Directing	Director(1 Episode)	1991
Harry and the Hendersons TV Show	5.7	Writing	Characters(72 Episodes)	1991
Darkman Movie	6.3	Actor	Limo Driver	1990
Hollywood Dog Movie	5.4	Directing	Director	1990
Harry and the Hendersons Movie	6.0	Actor	Sighting Man	1987
Harry and the Hendersons Movie	6.0	Production	Finance	1987
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce Movie	7.9	Directing	Director	1986
Amazing Stories Movie	6.8	Directing	Director	1986
Amazing Stories TV Show	7.3	Actor	David(1 Episode)	1985
Television Parts Home Companion Movie	—	Directing	Director	1985
Amazing Stories TV Show	7.3	Directing	Director(1 Episode)	1985
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas TV Special	8.1	Directing	Director	1984
Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk Movie	8.0	Directing	Director	1983
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann Movie	5.3	Actor	3rd Technician	1982
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann Movie	5.3	Directing	Director	1982
Elephant Parts Movie	7.4	Actor	—	1981
Elephant Parts Movie	7.4	Directing	Director	1981
Hardcore Movie	6.9	Camera	Second Unit Director of Photography	1979
Blue Collar Movie	7.7	Camera	Additional Camera	1978
The Northville Cemetery Massacre Movie	5.8	Writing	Screenplay	1976
Nymph Movie	5.5	Directing	Director	1973

William Dear

Known For

Angels in the Outfield

Darkman

Harry and the Hendersons

The Rocketeer

Movies & TV Credits