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William Dear

Directing · Born 1944-11-30 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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Filmography

2016RazorBill
2013Midnight StallionDirector
2011A Mile in His ShoesDirector
2011Politics of LoveDirector
2009The Perfect GameDirector
2009Mr. Troop MomDirector
2008Free StyleDirector
2007Simon SaysDirector
2007The Sandlot: Heading HomeDirector
2006The FoursomeDirector
2005School of LifeSpace Man
2000Santa Who?Sparky (as Bill Dear)
1999Balloon FarmDirector
1997Wild AmericaDirector
1994Angels in the OutfieldToronto Manager
1993Journey to the Center of the EarthDirector
1992Covington CrossDirector
1991The RocketeerStory
1991DinosaursDirector
1991If Looks Could KillDirector
1991Harry and the HendersonsCharacters
1990DarkmanLimo Driver
1990Hollywood DogDirector
1987Harry and the HendersonsSighting Man
1986Amazing StoriesDirector
1986Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose SauceDirector
1985Amazing StoriesDavid
1985Television Parts Home CompanionDirector
1984Garry Shandling: Alone in VegasDirector
1983Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing YolkDirector
1982Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann3rd Technician
1981Elephant Parts
1981An Evening with Sir William MartinDirector
1979HardcoreSecond Unit Director of Photography
1978Blue CollarAdditional Camera
1976The Northville Cemetery MassacreDirector
1975Saturday Night LiveDirector
1973NymphDirector

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