William Dear
- Born
- November 30, 1944 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
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.
Filmography · 28 credits
- 2024Gut Wrenchers · Director
- 2021Whack the Don · Writer
- 2021Whack the Don · Director
- 2016Razor · Actor (Bill)
- 2013Midnight Stallion · Director
- 2011Politics of Love · Director
- 2009The Perfect Game · Director
- 2008Free Style · Director
- 2006Simon Says · Director
- 2006Simon Says · Writer
- 2006The Foursome · Director
- 1997Wild America · Director
- 1994Angels in the Outfield · Director
- 1991The Rocketeer · Writer
- 1991If Looks Could Kill · Director
- 1989Last Dance at the 'Dillo · Director
- 1987Harry and the Hendersons · Producer
- 1987Harry and the Hendersons · Writer
- 1987Harry and the Hendersons · Director
- 1982Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann · Director
- 1982Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann · Writer
- 1975Northville Cemetery Massacre · Writer
- 1975Northville Cemetery Massacre · Director
- 1975Northville Cemetery Massacre · Cinematographer
- 1975Northville Cemetery Massacre · Producer
- 1973Nymph · Director
- —Lusitania · Writer
- —Lusitania · Producer