William Dear

William Dear

1944-11-30 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 37 Credits

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.

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Razor

2016

as Bill

Acting

"Razor" is a quirky original flm, a sarcastic, absurdist comedy flm starring Sid Haig, C Thomas Howell, Ernie Lively, John Fremont, Richard Moll &...

Midnight Stallion

Midnight Stallion

2013

Director, Co-Executive Producer

4.9
Directing Producing

Fifteen year old Megan Shephard and her parents will do anything to save their struggling farm. When they discover a wild stallion in a nearby forest ...

A Mile in His Shoes

A Mile in His Shoes

2011

Director

6.4
Directing

Based on the book “The Legend of Mickey Tussler”, this film follows the story of eighteen-year-old Mickey Tussler, who lives on a farm with his father...

Politics of Love

Politics of Love

2011

Director

3.3
Directing

Politics makes strange bedfellows, but never stranger than when a sexy, savvy, African-American conservative Republican reluctantly falls for his Demo...

The Perfect Game

The Perfect Game

2009

Director

7.1
Directing

Based on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who become the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.

Mr. Troop Mom

Mr. Troop Mom

2009

Director

5.5
Directing

Public Defender Eddie is a widower with a 13 year-old daughter, Naomi. A classic workaholic, Eddie has been M.I.A. for most of Naomi's big moments. Bu...

Free Style

Free Style

2008

Director

6.0
Directing

Cale Bryant is determined to win a coveted spot on the Grand National motocross racing team. With the support of his loving mother, precocious little ...

Simon Says

Simon Says

2007

Writer, Director

5.0
Writing Directing

Five college friends choose to spend their vacation debauching at the riverside. They find the perfect place to camp out, but end up crossing paths wi...

The Sandlot: Heading Home

The Sandlot: Heading Home

2007

Director

5.5
Directing

A successful professional baseball player gets his ego in check when he travels back in time to his boyhood sandlot ball-playing days.

The Foursome

The Foursome

2006

Director

4.3
Directing

Four old friends reconnect at their 20-year college reunion.

School of Life

School of Life

2005

as Space Man

6.4
Acting

At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is held. And every year for the last 43 years Norman Warner or most f...

School of Life

School of Life

2005

Director

6.4
Directing

At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is held. And every year for the last 43 years Norman Warner or most f...

Santa Who?

Santa Who?

2000

Director

5.4
Directing

Santa Claus develops amnesia after accidentally falling out of his sleigh and only the innocence of a small child can save him. Meanwhile, Santa has t...

Balloon Farm

Balloon Farm

1999

Director

5.8
Directing

As soon as Harvey S. Potter descends upon a drought-stricken farmland, he begins to grow a mysterious but beautiful crop of balloons. Mystified by the...

Wild America

Wild America

1997

Director

6.1
Directing

Three brothers - Marshall, Marty and Mark dream of becoming naturalists and portraying animal life of America. One summer their dream comes true, they...

Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994

as Toronto Manager

5.9
Acting

Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins ...

Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994

Director

5.9
Directing

Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins ...

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1993

Director

3.8
Directing

This made-for-TV film version uses the title and general premise of Jules Verne's novel, but had its heroes carry out the journey in an earth-penetrat...

The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer

1991

Story

6.5
Writing

A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost...

If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

1991

Director

6.2
Directing

Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. ...

Darkman

Darkman

1990

as Limo Driver

6.4
Acting

Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been bur...

Hollywood Dog

Hollywood Dog

1990

Director

4.0
Directing

A cartoon dog entertainment promoter manipulates a naive newcomer to be his headline act for an upcoming show.

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

as Sighting Man

6.1
Acting

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they exa...

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

1987

Author, Director, Finance

6.1
Directing Producing

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they exa...

Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

1986

Director

6.4
Directing

A feature film edited from three episodes of Amazing Stories (1985): The Mission, Mummy Daddy and Go to the Head of the Class.

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

1986

Director

6.0
Directing

A montage of sketch comedy and music videos.

Television Parts Home Companion

Television Parts Home Companion

1985

Director

Directing

A 40-minute compilation featuring the comedy skits and music by Michael Nesmith

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

1984

Director

8.0
Directing

This 60-minute video is 100% Shandling, which is either good or bad news depending upon who's watching. Shandling's "average guy stuck in the farce ca...

Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

1983

Director

Directing

The Yolks, a poor hillbilly family, are transported to a high-tech, futuristic home with all the latest gadgets, doo-dads and labor-saving devices. Th...

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

1982

as 3rd Technician

5.3
Acting

Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's f...

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

1982

Director, Writer

5.3
Directing Writing

Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's f...

Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts

1981

6.4
Acting

Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos. El...

Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts

1981

Director, Writer

6.4
Directing Writing

Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos. El...

Hardcore

Hardcore

1979

Second Unit Director of Photography

6.7
Directing

A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore ...

Blue Collar

Blue Collar

1978

Additional Camera

7.4

Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly ...

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

The Northville Cemetery Massacre

1976

Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay

5.6
Directing Writing Producing

Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.

Nymph

Nymph

1973

Director

Directing

A family emergency sends a college student and his girlfriend into the wintry wilds of northern Michigan to find his father, who is deer hunting with ...