William Dear (b. 1944)

Alias:
Bill Dear

Birthplace:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Born:
November 30, 1944

William Dear 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.

Additional information:

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Author:
1987  Harry and the Hendersons

Co-Executive Producer:
1987  Harry and the Hendersons
2013  Midnight Stallion

Director:
1973  Nymph
1976  The Northville Cemetery Massacre
1981  Elephant Parts
1982  Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1983  Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
1984  Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1986  Amazing Stories
1986  Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1987  Harry and the Hendersons
1990  Hollywood Dog
1991  If Looks Could Kill
1993  Journey to the Center of the Earth
1994  Angels in the Outfield
1997  Wild America
1999  Balloon Farm
2000  Santa Who?
2005  School of Life
2006  The Foursome
2007  Simon Says
2007  The Sandlot: Heading Home
2008  Free Style
2009  Mr. Troop Mom
2009  The Perfect Game
2011  A Mile in His Shoes
2011  Politics of Love
2013  Midnight Stallion

Director of Photography:
1973  Nymph
1976  The Northville Cemetery Massacre
1981  Elephant Parts
1982  Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1983  Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
1984  Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1986  Amazing Stories
1986  Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1987  Harry and the Hendersons
1990  Hollywood Dog
1991  If Looks Could Kill
1993  Journey to the Center of the Earth
1994  Angels in the Outfield
1997  Wild America
1999  Balloon Farm
2000  Santa Who?
2005  School of Life
2006  The Foursome
2007  Simon Says
2007  The Sandlot: Heading Home
2008  Free Style
2009  Mr. Troop Mom
2009  The Perfect Game
2011  A Mile in His Shoes
2011  Politics of Love
2013  Midnight Stallion

Finance:
1973  Nymph
1976  The Northville Cemetery Massacre
1981  Elephant Parts
1982  Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1983  Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
1984  Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1986  Amazing Stories
1986  Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1987  Harry and the Hendersons
1990  Hollywood Dog
1991  If Looks Could Kill
1993  Journey to the Center of the Earth
1994  Angels in the Outfield
1997  Wild America
1999  Balloon Farm
2000  Santa Who?
2005  School of Life
2006  The Foursome
2007  Simon Says
2007  The Sandlot: Heading Home
2008  Free Style
2009  Mr. Troop Mom
2009  The Perfect Game
2011  A Mile in His Shoes
2011  Politics of Love
2013  Midnight Stallion

Producer:
1973  Nymph
1976  The Northville Cemetery Massacre
1981  Elephant Parts
1982  Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1983  Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
1984  Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1986  Amazing Stories
1986  Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1987  Harry and the Hendersons
1990  Hollywood Dog
1991  If Looks Could Kill
1993  Journey to the Center of the Earth
1994  Angels in the Outfield
1997  Wild America
1999  Balloon Farm
2000  Santa Who?
2005  School of Life
2006  The Foursome
2007  Simon Says
2007  The Sandlot: Heading Home
2008  Free Style
2009  Mr. Troop Mom
2009  The Perfect Game
2011  A Mile in His Shoes
2011  Politics of Love
2013  Midnight Stallion

Screenplay:
1973  Nymph
1976  The Northville Cemetery Massacre
1981  Elephant Parts
1982  Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1983  Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
1984  Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1986  Amazing Stories
1986  Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1987  Harry and the Hendersons
1990  Hollywood Dog
1991  If Looks Could Kill
1993  Journey to the Center of the Earth
1994  Angels in the Outfield
1997  Wild America
1999  Balloon Farm
2000  Santa Who?
2005  School of Life
2006  The Foursome
2007  Simon Says
2007  The Sandlot: Heading Home
2008  Free Style
2009  Mr. Troop Mom
2009  The Perfect Game
2011  A Mile in His Shoes
2011  Politics of Love
2013  Midnight Stallion

Second Unit Cinematographer:
1973  Nymph
1976  The Northville Cemetery Massacre
1979  Hardcore
1981  Elephant Parts
1982  Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1983  Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
1984  Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1986  Amazing Stories
1986  Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1987  Harry and the Hendersons
1990  Hollywood Dog
1991  If Looks Could Kill
1993  Journey to the Center of the Earth
1994  Angels in the Outfield
1997  Wild America
1999  Balloon Farm
2000  Santa Who?
2005  School of Life
2006  The Foursome
2007  Simon Says
2007  The Sandlot: Heading Home
2008  Free Style
2009  Mr. Troop Mom
2009  The Perfect Game
2011  A Mile in His Shoes
2011  Politics of Love
2013  Midnight Stallion

Story:
1973  Nymph
1976  The Northville Cemetery Massacre
1979  Hardcore
1981  Elephant Parts
1982  Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1983  Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
1984  Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1986  Amazing Stories
1986  Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1987  Harry and the Hendersons
1990  Hollywood Dog
1991  If Looks Could Kill
1991  The Rocketeer
1993  Journey to the Center of the Earth
1994  Angels in the Outfield
1997  Wild America
1999  Balloon Farm
2000  Santa Who?
2005  School of Life
2006  The Foursome
2007  Simon Says
2007  The Sandlot: Heading Home
2008  Free Style
2009  Mr. Troop Mom
2009  The Perfect Game
2011  A Mile in His Shoes
2011  Politics of Love
2013  Midnight Stallion

Writer:
1973  Nymph
1976  The Northville Cemetery Massacre
1979  Hardcore
1981  Elephant Parts
1982  Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1983  Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
1984  Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1986  Amazing Stories
1986  Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1987  Harry and the Hendersons
1990  Hollywood Dog
1991  If Looks Could Kill
1991  The Rocketeer
1993  Journey to the Center of the Earth
1994  Angels in the Outfield
1997  Wild America
1999  Balloon Farm
2000  Santa Who?
2005  School of Life
2006  The Foursome
2007  Simon Says
2007  The Sandlot: Heading Home
2008  Free Style
2009  Mr. Troop Mom
2009  The Perfect Game
2011  A Mile in His Shoes
2011  Politics of Love
2013  Midnight Stallion

Characters:
1991  Harry and the Hendersons

Director:
1985  Amazing Stories
1991  Dinosaurs
1991  Harry and the Hendersons
1992  Covington Cross

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