William Dear

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
- Directing
- Born
- 1944-11-30 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Known for
- Darkman (1990) — Limo Driver
- Dinosaurs (1991) — Director
- The Rocketeer (1991) — Story
- Harry and the Hendersons (1987) — Sighting Man
- Saturday Night Live (1975) — Director
- Angels in the Outfield (1994) — Toronto Manager
- Hardcore (1979) — Second Unit Director of Photography
- Amazing Stories (1985) — David
- Blue Collar (1978) — Additional Camera
- The Perfect Game (2009) — Director
- If Looks Could Kill (1991) — Director
- School of Life (2005) — Space Man
- Wild America (1997) — Director
- Simon Says (2007) — Director
- Santa Who? (2000) — Sparky (as Bill Dear)
- The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007) — Director