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William Dear

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  • Writer
  • Actor
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William Dear
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William Dear was born on 30 November 1944 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a director and writer, known for Harry and the Hendersons (1987), The Rocketeer (1991) and Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982).
BornNovember 30, 1944
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BornNovember 30, 1944
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    • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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William Dear at an event for The Perfect Game (2009)
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Ruby Dee and William Dear
William Dear and Michael Nesmith in Rio (1977)
Kevin Peter Hall, John Lithgow, William Dear, Melinda Dillon, Margaret Langrick, and Joshua Rudoy in Harry and the Hendersons (1987)

Known for:

Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
Harry and the Hendersons
6.1
  • Director
  • 1987
Billy Campbell in The Rocketeer (1991)
The Rocketeer
6.5
  • Writer
  • 1991
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
5.4
  • Director
  • 1982
Angels in the Outfield (1994)
Angels in the Outfield
6.2
  • Director
  • 1994

Credits

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Director

  • Whack the Don
    • Director
    • 2021
  • Midnight Stallion (2013)
    Midnight Stallion
    • Director
    • 2013
  • A Mile in His Shoes (2011)
    A Mile in His Shoes
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2011
  • Brian White and Mallika Sherawat in Politics of Love (2011)
    Politics of Love
    • Director
    • 2011
  • The Wannabes Starring Savvy (2009)
    The Wannabes Starring Savvy
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2010
  • George Lopez, Jane Lynch, and Daniela Bobadilla in Mr. Troop Mom (2009)
    Mr. Troop Mom
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2009
  • The Perfect Game (2009)
    The Perfect Game
    • Director
    • 2009
  • Corbin Bleu, Sandra Echeverría, and Madison Pettis in Free Style (2008)
    Free Style
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2008
  • The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007)
    The Sandlot: Heading Home
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2007
  • The Foursome (2006)
    The Foursome
    • Director
    • 2006
  • Blake Lively in Simon Says (2006)
    Simon Says
    • Director (as Bill Dear)
    • 2006
  • Ryan Reynolds in School of Life (2005)
    School of Life
    • Director (directed by)
    • TV Movie
    • 2005
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
    The Wonderful World of Disney
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 1999–2000
  • Balloon Farm (1999)
    Balloon Farm
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 1999
  • Scott Bairstow, Devon Sawa, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas in Wild America (1997)
    Wild America
    • Director (directed by)
    • 1997

Writer

  • Whack the Don
    • Writer
    • 2021
  • Blake Lively in Simon Says (2006)
    Simon Says
    • written by (as Bill Dear)
    • 2006
  • Ione Skye, Jonathan Firth, and Nigel Terry in Covington Cross (1992)
    Covington Cross
    • story
    • TV Series
    • 1992
  • Billy Campbell in The Rocketeer (1991)
    The Rocketeer
    • story
    • 1991
  • Bruce Davison, Zachary Bostrom, Molly Cheek, and Carol-Ann Merrill in Harry and the Hendersons (1991)
    Harry and the Hendersons
    • based on characters created by
    • TV Series
    • 1991
  • Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
    Harry and the Hendersons
    • written by
    • 1987
  • Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986)
    Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
    • written by
    • Video
    • 1986
  • Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
    Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
    • written by
    • 1982
  • An Evening with Sir William Martin
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 1981
  • Elephant Parts (1981)
    Elephant Parts
    • written by
    • Video
    • 1981
  • Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976)
    Northville Cemetery Massacre
    • screenplay
    • 1976
  • Mr. Grey
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1969

Actor

  • Razor (2016)
    Razor
    • Bill
    • 2016
  • Midnight Stallion (2013)
    Midnight Stallion
    • Whip T. Vicker (as Bill Dear)
    • 2013
  • Ryan Reynolds in School of Life (2005)
    School of Life
    • Spaceman (as Bill Dear)
    • TV Movie
    • 2005
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
    The Wonderful World of Disney
    • Sparky (as Bill Dear)
    • TV Series
    • 2000
  • Angels in the Outfield (1994)
    Angels in the Outfield
    • Toronto Manager
    • 1994
  • If Looks Could Kill (1991)
    If Looks Could Kill
    • Bomb Tester
    • 1991
  • Liam Neeson in Darkman (1990)
    Darkman
    • Limo Driver
    • 1990
  • Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
    Harry and the Hendersons
    • Sighting Man
    • 1987
  • Kevin Costner, Harvey Keitel, Charlie Sheen, Christopher Lloyd, and John Lithgow in Amazing Stories (1985)
    Amazing Stories
    • David
    • TV Series
    • 1986
  • Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
    Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
    • 3rd Technician
    • 1982
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Videos4

The Perfect Game: Jansen Panettiere
Clip 1:05
The Perfect Game: Jansen Panettiere
The Perfect Game: Ryan Ochoa
Clip 0:46
The Perfect Game: Ryan Ochoa
Free Style
Trailer 2:07
Free Style
Midnight Stallion
Trailer 1:49
Midnight Stallion

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Bill Dear
  • Born
    • November 30, 1944
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

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    Father of Oliver Dear.
  • Nickname
    • Bill

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