William Dear

This article is about the film director. For the private investigator, see William Dear (detective).

William Dear
Born	(1943-11-30) November 30, 1943 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other names	Bill Dear
Occupation(s)	Film director, film producer, screenwriter, actor
Years active	1975–present

William Dear (born November 30, 1943) is a film director, producer and screenwriter known for directing Harry and the Hendersons, If Looks Could Kill, Angels in the Outfield, Wild America and Santa Who?.

He has directed Saturday Night Live, Television Parts, Amazing Stories, Dinosaurs, Covington Cross and The Wannabes Starring Savvy.

Dear was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the father of actor and storyboard artist, Oliver Dear.

Filmography

• A Mile in His Shoes (2011)
• Politics of Love (2011)
• Free Style (2009)
• Mr. Troop Mom (2009)
• The Perfect Game (2009)
• The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007)
• The Foursome (2006)
• Simon Says (2006)
• School of Life (2005)
• Born Wild (2001)
• Santa Who? (2000)
• Balloon Farm (1999)
• Wild America (1997)
• Angels in the Outfield (1994)
• Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993)
• If Looks Could Kill (1991)
• Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
• Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
• Elephant Parts (1981)
• PopClips (1980)
• Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976)
• Nymph (1975)

External links

• William Dear at IMDb
• William Dear at AllMovie