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.
2016RazorMovieas Bill2013Midnight StallionMovieDirector · Co-Executive Producer
2011A Mile in His ShoesMovieDirector
2011Politics of LoveMovieDirector2009The Perfect GameMovieDirector2009Mr. Troop MomMovieDirector
2008Free StyleMovieDirector2007Simon SaysMovieWriter · Director2007The Sandlot: Heading HomeMovieDirector
2006The FoursomeMovieDirector2005School of LifeMovieas Space Man · Director2000Santa Who?Movieas Sparky (as Bill Dear) · Director
1999Balloon FarmMovieDirector
1998Amazing Stories: The Movie IIIMovieDirector1997Wild AmericaMovieDirector1994Angels in the OutfieldMovieas Toronto Manager · Director
1993Journey to the Center of the EarthMovieDirector
1992Covington CrossTV showDirector · 1 episodes1991The RocketeerMovieStory1991DinosaursTV showDirector · 1 episodes1991If Looks Could KillMovieDirector1991Harry and the HendersonsTV showCharacters · 72 episodes
1990DarkmanMovieas Limo Driver
1990Hollywood DogMovieDirector1987Harry and the HendersonsMovieas Sighting Man · Director · Finance · Producer · Writer1986Amazing StoriesMovieDirector
1986Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose SauceMovieDirector1985Amazing StoriesTV showas David · Director · 1 episodes
1985Television Parts Home CompanionMovieDirector
1984Garry Shandling: Alone in VegasMovieDirector
1983Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing YolkMovieDirector
1983Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 2MovieDirector1982Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle SwannMovieas 3rd Technician · Director · Writer
1982Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1MovieWriter
1981Elephant PartsMovieDirector · Writer1979HardcoreMovieSecond Unit Director of Photography1978Blue CollarMovieAdditional Camera
1976The Northville Cemetery MassacreMovieDirector · Director of Photography · Screenplay · Producer1975Saturday Night LiveTV showDirector · 2 episodes
1973NymphMovieDirector