William Dear
Directing Born Nov 30, 1944 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 57 credits
Biography
William Dear works in directing. Born November 30, 1944 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Archytele tracks 57 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Razor
Midnight Stallion · DirectorMidnight Stallion · Co-Executive Producer
A Mile in His Shoes · DirectorPolitics of Love · Director
The Perfect Game · DirectorMr. Troop Mom · Director
Free Style · Director
The Sandlot: Heading Home · DirectorSimon Says · WriterSimon Says · Director
The Foursome · Director
School of LifeSchool of Life · Director
Santa Who?Santa Who? · Director
Balloon Farm · Director
Wild America · Director
Angels in the OutfieldAngels in the Outfield · Director
Journey to the Center of the Earth · Director
Covington Cross · Director
Dinosaurs · DirectorHarry and the Hendersons · CharactersThe Rocketeer · StoryIf Looks Could Kill · Director
DarkmanHollywood Dog · Director
Harry and the HendersonsHarry and the Hendersons · DirectorHarry and the Hendersons · FinanceHarry and the Hendersons · ProducerHarry and the Hendersons · Writer
Amazing Stories · DirectorDoctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce · Director
Amazing StoriesAmazing Stories · DirectorTelevision Parts Home Companion · Director
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas · Director
Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk · Director
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle SwannTimerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann · DirectorTimerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann · Writer
Elephant PartsElephant Parts · DirectorElephant Parts · WriterAn Evening with Sir William Martin · DirectorAn Evening with Sir William Martin · Writer
Hardcore · Second Unit Director of Photography
Blue Collar · Additional Camera
The Northville Cemetery Massacre · DirectorThe Northville Cemetery Massacre · Director of PhotographyThe Northville Cemetery Massacre · ScreenplayThe Northville Cemetery Massacre · Producer
Saturday Night Live · Director
Nymph · Director
Full Filmography
57 titles- Razor (2016) as Bill
- Midnight Stallion (2013) Director
- Midnight Stallion (2013) Co-Executive Producer
- A Mile in His Shoes (2011) Director
- Politics of Love (2011) Director
- The Perfect Game (2009) Director
- Mr. Troop Mom (2009) Director
- Free Style (2008) Director
- The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007) Director
- Simon Says (2007) Writer
- Simon Says (2007) Director
- The Foursome (2006) Director
- School of Life (2005) as Space Man
- School of Life (2005) Director
- Santa Who? (2000) as Sparky (as Bill Dear)
- Santa Who? (2000) Director
- Balloon Farm (1999) Director
- Wild America (1997) Director
- Angels in the Outfield (1994) as Toronto Manager
- Angels in the Outfield (1994) Director
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993) Director
- Covington Cross (1992) Director
- Dinosaurs (1991) Director
- Harry and the Hendersons (1991) Characters
- The Rocketeer (1991) Story
- If Looks Could Kill (1991) Director
- Darkman (1990) as Limo Driver
- Hollywood Dog (1990) Director
- Harry and the Hendersons (1987) as Sighting Man
- Harry and the Hendersons (1987) Director
- Harry and the Hendersons (1987) Finance
- Harry and the Hendersons (1987) Producer
- Harry and the Hendersons (1987) Writer
- Amazing Stories (1986) Director
- Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) Director
- Amazing Stories (1985) as David
- Amazing Stories (1985) Director
- Television Parts Home Companion (1985) Director
- Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984) Director
- Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk (1983) Director
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) as 3rd Technician
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) Director
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) Writer
- Elephant Parts (1981)
- Elephant Parts (1981) Director
- Elephant Parts (1981) Writer
- An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) Director
- An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) Writer
- An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) Producer
- Hardcore (1979) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Blue Collar (1978) Additional Camera
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) Director
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) Director of Photography
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) Screenplay
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) Producer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Director
- Nymph (1973) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Dear best known for?
William Dear is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including White Album 2 (2013), Angels in the Outfield (1994), Angels in the Outfield (1994), Covington Cross (1992).
When and where was William Dear born?
William Dear was born on November 30, 1944 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does William Dear have?
William Dear has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2016.
What is William Dear's background in cinema and television?
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.