William Dear
View on IMDb ↗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
Amazing Stories
Elephant Parts
Darkman
School of Life
Harry and the Hendersons
Angels in the Outfield
Santa Who?
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
RazorFilmography (9)
Crew (29)
- 2013Midnight StallionCo-Executive Producer
- 2011A Mile in His ShoesDirector
- 2011Politics of LoveDirector
- 2009The Perfect GameDirector
- 2009Mr. Troop MomDirector
- 2008Free StyleDirector
- 2007The Sandlot: Heading HomeDirector
- 2007Simon SaysWriter
- 2006The FoursomeDirector
- 1999Balloon FarmDirector
- 1997Wild AmericaDirector
- 1993Journey to the Center of the EarthDirector
- 1992Covington CrossDirector
- 1991DinosaursDirector
- 1991The RocketeerStory
- 1991If Looks Could KillDirector
- 1991Harry and the HendersonsCharacters
- 1990Hollywood DogDirector
- 1986Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose SauceDirector
- 1986Amazing StoriesDirector
- 1985Television Parts Home CompanionDirector
- 1984Garry Shandling: Alone in VegasDirector
- 1983Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing YolkDirector
- 1981An Evening with Sir William MartinProducer
- 1979HardcoreSecond Unit Director of Photography
- 1978Blue CollarAdditional Camera
- 1976The Northville Cemetery MassacreScreenplay
- 1975Saturday Night LiveDirector
- 1973NymphDirector