Director

William Dear

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 University, Mount Pleasant, USA. He is known for directing the films Angels in the Outfield and Harry and the Hendersons.

Notable work

6.4
Darkman (1990)
as Limo Driver
7.8
Dinosaurs (1991)
Director
6.1
Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
as Sighting Man and Director and Writer
6
Angels in the Outfield (1994)
as Toronto Manager and Director

Often works with

Tracey Walter
4 titles together
The Perfect Game, Wild America, Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Paul Jarrett
4 titles together
School of Life, The Sandlot: Heading Home, Mr. Troop Mom
Leila Johnson
3 titles together
School of Life, Simon Says, The Sandlot: Heading Home
Chris Gauthier
3 titles together
School of Life, The Sandlot: Heading Home, Mr. Troop Mom
Joshua Rudoy
2 titles together
Harry and the Hendersons, Amazing Stories
Danny Glover
2 titles together
Angels in the Outfield, Wild America

Full filmography · 35

Razor
as Bill
2016
Midnight Stallion
Director
20134.9
A Mile in His Shoes
Director
20116.2
Politics of Love
Director
2011
The Perfect Game
Director
20097.3
Mr. Troop Mom
Director
20095.2
Free Style
Director
2008
Simon Says
Writer and Director
20075
The Sandlot: Heading Home
Director
20075.6
The Foursome
Director
2006
School of Life
as Space Man and Director
20056.4
Santa Who?
as Sparky (as Bill Dear) and Director
20005.5