William Dear

Director

Born: November 30, 1944 (81 years old)

Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

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 (27)

• Amazing Stories (1985, ★ 7.5)
• Dinosaurs (1991, ★ 7.8)
• Elephant Parts (1981, ★ 6.4)
• School of Life (2005, ★ 6.4)
• Darkman (1990, ★ 6.4)
• Free Style (2008, ★ 6.6)
• The Perfect Game (2009, ★ 7.1)
• A Mile in His Shoes (2011, ★ 6.4)
• The Rocketeer (1991, ★ 6.5)
• Hardcore (1979, ★ 6.7)
• Blue Collar (1978, ★ 7.3)
• Amazing Stories (1986, ★ 6.3)
• Covington Cross (1992, ★ 6.7)
• Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982, ★ 5.3)
• Angels in the Outfield (1994, ★ 6)
• Harry and the Hendersons (1987, ★ 6.1)
• Santa Who? (2000, ★ 5.5)
• The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007, ★ 5.6)
• If Looks Could Kill (1991, ★ 6.1)
• Balloon Farm (1999, ★ 5.8)
• Wild America (1997, ★ 6.1)
• Simon Says (2007, ★ 5)
• The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976, ★ 5.3)
• Midnight Stallion (2013, ★ 4.9)
• Mr. Troop Mom (2009, ★ 5.3)
• Harry and the Hendersons (1991, ★ 5.8)
• Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993, ★ 3.9)