William Dear
Directing · Director · Writer · Finance
Born Nov 30, 1944 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Active 1973–present
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.
Filmography
Dinosaurs (1991) — DirectorDarkman (1990) — Limo DriverThe Rocketeer (1991) — StorySaturday Night Live (1975) — DirectorAmazing Stories (1985) — David · DirectorHarry and the Hendersons (1987) — Sighting Man · Finance · Director · Producer · WriterBlue Collar (1978) — Additional CameraHardcore (1979) — Second Unit Director of PhotographyThe Perfect Game (2009) — DirectorAngels in the Outfield (1994) — Toronto Manager · DirectorSchool of Life (2005) — Space Man · DirectorIf Looks Could Kill (1991) — DirectorWild America (1997) — DirectorSanta Who? (2000) — Sparky (as Bill Dear) · DirectorThe Sandlot: Heading Home (2007) — DirectorSimon Says (2007) — Director · WriterTimerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) — 3rd Technician · Director · WriterAmazing Stories (1986) — DirectorHarry and the Hendersons (1991) — CharactersA Mile in His Shoes (2011) — DirectorGarry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984) — DirectorFree Style (2008) — DirectorCovington Cross (1992) — DirectorBalloon Farm (1999) — Director