Directing

William Dear

30.11.1944 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 40 credits

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.

Career

1973 2016

9 Acting 33 Directing 35 Movies 5 Series

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

Filmography

Midnight Stallion

Director, Co-Executive Producer

A Mile in His Shoes

Politics of Love

The Perfect Game

Director, Writer

The Sandlot: Heading Home

Acting: Space Man, Director

Acting: Sparky (as Bill Dear), Director

Amazing Stories: The Movie III

Angels in the Outfield

Acting: Toronto Manager, Director

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Covington Cross

Series — 1992

Series — 1991

If Looks Could Kill

Harry and the Hendersons

Series — 1991

Acting: Limo Driver

Harry and the Hendersons

Acting: Sighting Man, Director, Finance, Producer, Writer

Amazing Stories

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

Amazing Stories

Series — 1985

Acting: David, Director

Television Parts Home Companion

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Acting: 3rd Technician, Director, Writer

Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1

Acting, Director, Writer

An Evening with Sir William Martin

Director, Producer, Writer

Second Unit Director of Photography

Additional Camera

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

Director of Photography, Director, Producer, Screenplay

Saturday Night Live

Series — 1975