William Dear

William Dear

80 · Born: Nov 30, 1944

Known For

DinosaursDinosaurs
Harry and the HendersonsHarry and the Hendersons
Angels in the OutfieldAngels in the Outfield
Amazing StoriesAmazing Stories

Personal Details

BornNov 30, 1944 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

William Dear, a renowned director and writer, embarked on his remarkable journey on November 30, 1944, in the vibrant city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With a creative spark that would shape his future, Dear would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of film. His impressive body of work is a testament to his dedication and passion for storytelling, featuring iconic titles such as Harry and the Hendersons (1987),The Rocketeer (1991),and Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982).

Career

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2016
Razor
Razor as Bill
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2005
School of Life
School of Life as Space Man
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1994
Angels in the Outfield
Angels in the Outfield as Toronto Manager
{"id":5044,"title":"Darkman","year":"1990","character":"Limo Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/darkman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3brb95i4ghhg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3brb95i4ghhg.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Darkman
Darkman as Limo Driver
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1987
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons as Sighting Man
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1985
Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories as David
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1982
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann as 3rd Technician
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1981
Elephant Parts
Elephant Parts
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1991
The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer as Story
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Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons as Characters
{"id":12252,"title":"Midnight Stallion","year":"2013","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/midnight-stallion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12252.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12252.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Midnight Stallion
Midnight Stallion as Director
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2011
A Mile in His Shoes
A Mile in His Shoes as Director
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Politics of Love
Politics of Love as Director
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2009
Mr. Troop Mom
Mr. Troop Mom as Director
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The Perfect Game
The Perfect Game as Director
{"id":44565,"title":"Free Style","year":"2008","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/free-style","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44565.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44565.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Free Style
Free Style as Director
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2007
The Sandlot: Heading Home
The Sandlot: Heading Home as Director
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Simon Says
Simon Says as Director, Writer
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2006
The Foursome
The Foursome as Director
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2005
School of Life
School of Life as Director
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2000
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney as Director
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1999
Balloon Farm
Balloon Farm as Director
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1997
Wild America
Wild America as Director
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1994
Angels in the Outfield
Angels in the Outfield as Director
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1993
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth as Director
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1991
If Looks Could Kill
If Looks Could Kill as Director
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1990
Hollywood Dog
Hollywood Dog as Director
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1987
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons as Director
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1986
Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories as Director
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1984
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas as Director
{"id":162494,"title":"Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk","year":"1983","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nick-danger-in-the-case-of-the-missing-yolk-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162494.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162494.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk as Director
{"id":26950,"title":"Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann","year":"1982","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/timerider-the-adventure-of-lyle-swann","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5997em87tsi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5997em87tsi0.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann as Director, Writer
{"id":80731,"title":"Elephant Parts","year":"1981","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/elephant-parts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80731.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Elephant Parts
Elephant Parts as Director, Writer
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1976
Northville Cemetery Massacre
Northville Cemetery Massacre as Director, Screenplay
{"id":164921,"title":"Nymph","year":"1973","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nymph","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164921.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164921.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Nymph
Nymph as Director