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William Dear

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaBorn November 30, 1944

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.

Filmography30

Midnight Stallion

Midnight Stallion

2013
A Mile in His Shoes

A Mile in His Shoes

2011
Politics of Love

Politics of Love

2011
The Perfect Game

The Perfect Game

2009
Mr. Troop Mom

Mr. Troop Mom

2009
Free Style

Free Style

2008
Simon Says

Simon Says

2007
The Sandlot: Heading Home

The Sandlot: Heading Home

2007
The Foursome

The Foursome

2006
School of Life

School of Life

2005
Santa Who?

Santa Who?

2000
Balloon Farm

Balloon Farm

1999
Amazing Stories: The Movie III

Amazing Stories: The Movie III

1998
Wild America

Wild America

1997
Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994
Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1993
If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

1991
Hollywood Dog

Hollywood Dog

1990
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987
Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

1986
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

1986
Television Parts Home Companion

Television Parts Home Companion

1985
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

1984
Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

1983
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 2

Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 2

1983
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

1982
Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts

1981
An Evening with Sir William Martin

An Evening with Sir William Martin

1981
The Northville Cemetery Massacre

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

1976
Nymph

Nymph

1973