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.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Razor
2016
as Bill
"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
2013
Director, Co-Executive Producer
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
2011
Director
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
2011
Director
Politics makes strange bedfellows, but never stranger than when a sexy, savvy, African-American conservative Republican reluctantly falls for his Demo...

The Perfect Game
2009
Director
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
2009
Director
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
2008
Director
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
2007
Writer, Director
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
2007
Director
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
2006
Director
Four old friends reconnect at their 20-year college reunion.

School of Life
2005
as Space Man
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
2005
Director
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?
2000
Director
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
1999
Director
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
1997
Director
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
1994
as Toronto Manager
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
1994
Director
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
1993
Director
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
1991
Story
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
1991
Director
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
1990
as Limo Driver
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
1990
Director
A cartoon dog entertainment promoter manipulates a naive newcomer to be his headline act for an upcoming show.

Harry and the Hendersons
1987
as Sighting Man
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
1987
Author, Director, Finance
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
1986
Director
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
1986
Director
A montage of sketch comedy and music videos.

Television Parts Home Companion
1985
Director
A 40-minute compilation featuring the comedy skits and music by Michael Nesmith

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1984
Director
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
1983
Director
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
1982
as 3rd Technician
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
1982
Director, Writer
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
1981
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
1981
Director, Writer
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
1979
Second Unit Director of Photography
A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore ...

Blue Collar
1978
Additional Camera
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
1976
Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay
Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.

Nymph
1973
Director
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 ...