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William Dear

Directing · Born 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.

William Dear movies and shows

  • Saturday Night Live1975
  • Dinosaurs1991
  • Amazing Stories1985
  • Harry and the Hendersons1991
  • Darkman1990
  • The Rocketeer1991
  • Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann1982
  • Harry and the Hendersons1987
  • Hardcore1979
  • Covington Cross1992
  • Angels in the Outfield1994
  • The Perfect Game2009
  • If Looks Could Kill1991
  • The Sandlot: Heading Home2007
  • Blue Collar1978
  • Wild America1997
  • The Northville Cemetery Massacre1976
  • Santa Who?2000
  • Simon Says2007
  • School of Life2005
  • Amazing Stories1986
  • A Mile in His Shoes2011
  • Journey to the Center of the Earth1993
  • Hollywood Dog1990