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William Dear

Director, Actor, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn November 30, 1944 (81 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • School of Life
  • Santa Who?
  • Mr. Troop Mom
  • The Foursome
  • Free Style

Known For

  • Harry and the Hendersons
  • Angels in the Outfield
  • The Rocketeer
  • If Looks Could Kill
  • Wild America
  • School of Life
  • Saturday Night Live
  • The Perfect Game
  • Simon Says
  • Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
  • The Sandlot: Heading Home
  • Dinosaurs
  • Santa Who?
  • Mr. Troop Mom
  • Journey to the Center of the Earth
  • A Mile in His Shoes
  • Harry and the Hendersons
  • Amazing Stories
  • Free Style
  • Midnight Stallion
  • Northville Cemetery Massacre
  • Balloon Farm
  • The Foursome
  • Amazing Stories (1985)

William Dear Filmography

2016
Razor · as Bill
2013
Midnight Stallion · as Whip T. Vicker
2005
School of Life · as Space Man
2000
Santa Who? · as Sparky
1994
Angels in the Outfield · as Toronto Manager
1991
If Looks Could Kill · as Bomb Tester
1990
Darkman · as Limo Driver
1987
Harry and the Hendersons · as Sighting Man
1985
Amazing Stories (1985) (TV Series) · as David
1985
Television Parts (TV Series) · as Cast
1982
1981

1975
Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self

2013
Midnight Stallion · as Co-Executive Producer
1993
Journey to the Center of the Earth · as Co-Executive Producer
1992
Covington Cross (TV Series) · as Story
1991
The Rocketeer · as Story
1991
Harry and the Hendersons (TV Series) · as Characters
1987
1986
1979
Hardcore · as Second Unit Director Of Photography
1975
Northville Cemetery Massacre · as Director Of Photography

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