William Dear

Personal Info

Know For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1944-11-30 (81 years old)

Place of Birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

William Dear

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.

Acting

2005

School of Life

as Space Man

1994

Angels in the Outfield

as Toronto Manager

2016

Razor

as Bill

1990

Darkman

as Limo Driver

1987

Production

2007

Simon Says

as Writer

2007

Simon Says

as Director

1991

1999

Balloon Farm

as Director

2005

School of Life

as Director

2000

Santa Who?

as Director

1997

Wild America

as Director

2008

Free Style

as Director

1981

Elephant Parts

as Director

1981

2011

Politics of Love

as Director

2009

The Perfect Game

as Director

2011

2013

2009

Mr. Troop Mom

as Director

1990

Hollywood Dog

as Director

2013

Midnight Stallion

as Co-Executive Producer

2006

The Foursome

as Director

1994

1976

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

as Director of Photography

1973

Nymph

as Director

1991

1979

Hardcore

as Second Unit Director of Photography

1986

Amazing Stories

as Director

1978

Blue Collar

as Additional Camera

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