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William Dear

Film Director / Screenwriter / Film Producer / Actor | * 11/30/1944 (79) | Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
William Dear (born November 30, 1943) is a Canadian actor, director, producer and screenwriter. He is known for directing the films Harry and the Hendersons, If Looks Could Kill, Angels in the Outfield, Wild America, and Santa Who?. He also directed episodes of the television series Saturday Night Live, Television Parts, Amazing Stories, Dinosaurs, Covington Cross, and The Wannabes Starring Savvy. Dear was born on November 30, 1943, in Toronto, Ontario. He is the father of actor and storyboard artist, Oliver Dear. ()
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William Dear 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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Kids & Family | Drama

Known for these Movies & Shows

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They t ...

Harry and the Hendersons

PG

1987 | 3.1/5 | 1h 50min
Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
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A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost. ...

The Rocketeer

PG

1991 | 3.2/5 | 1h 48min
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Kids & Family
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Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the s ...

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

PG

1982 | 2.6/5 | 1h 34min
Science Fiction, Western
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Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in ...

Angels in the Outfield

PG

1994 | 3.0/5 | 1h 42min
Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
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Movies with William Dear as Actor(6)

as Bill2016 Razor
as Space Man2005 School of Life
as Limo Driver1990 Darkman
as Sighting Man1987 Harry and the Hendersons
as 3rd Technician1982 Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1981 Elephant Parts

TV Shows/Series with William Dear as Actor(1)

as David1985 Amazing Stories

Movies with William Dear as Crew(38)

Directing/Director2013 Midnight Stallion
Production/Co-Executive Producer2013 Midnight Stallion
Directing/Director2011 Politics of Love
Directing/Director2011 A Mile in His Shoes
Directing/Director2009 Mr. Troop Mom
Directing/Director2009 The Perfect Game
Directing/Director2008 Free Style
Directing/Director2007 The Sandlot: Heading Home
Directing/Director2007 Simon Says
Writing/Writer2007 Simon Says
Directing/Director2006 The Foursome
Directing/Director2005 School of Life
Directing/Director2000 Santa Who?
Directing/Director1999 Balloon Farm
Directing/Director1997 Wild America
Directing/Director1994 Angels in the Outfield
Directing/Director1993 Journey to the Center of the Earth
Directing/Director1991 If Looks Could Kill
Writing/Story1991 The Rocketeer
Directing/Director1990 Hollywood Dog
Directing/Director1987 Harry and the Hendersons
Production/Finance1987 Harry and the Hendersons
Production/Producer1987 Harry and the Hendersons
Writing/Author1987 Harry and the Hendersons
Directing/Director1986 Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
Directing/Director1986 Amazing Stories
Directing/Director1984 Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
Directing/Director1983 Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
Directing/Director1982 Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Writing/Writer1982 Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Directing/Director1981 Elephant Parts
Writing/Writer1981 Elephant Parts
Crew/Second Unit Cinematographer1979 Hardcore
Camera/Director of Photography1976 The Northville Cemetery Massacre
Directing/Director1976 The Northville Cemetery Massacre
Production/Producer1976 The Northville Cemetery Massacre
Writing/Screenplay1976 The Northville Cemetery Massacre
Directing/Director1973 Nymph

TV Shows/Series with William Dear as Crew(3)

Directing/Director1992 Covington Cross
Directing/Director1991 Dinosaurs
Directing/Director1985 Amazing Stories

Additional Information

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Full Name: William Dear
Citizenship: Canada
Born: Thursday, 11/30 1944 (November) in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) (current age: 79 years + 147 days)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Educated at: Fordson High School
Other names for William Dear (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Bill Dear"
William Dear frequently works together with these people:
Michael McKean (12x, Actor)
Allan Trautman (11x, Actor)
Sam McMurray (9x, Actor)
Thom Sharp (9x, Actor)
Michael Nesmith (9x, Actor)
Jason Alexander (7x, Actor)
Tim Curry (7x, Actor)
Steven Spielberg (6x, Crew)
Tracey Walter (5x, Actor)
Kirk R. Thatcher (5x, Crew)
Susan Dear (4x, Cast)
Thomas L. Dyke (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:171929, Added: 07/09/2018, Last updated: 04/22/2024