William Dear

William Dear

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
November 30, 1944

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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Representative Works

Darkman
Darkman
6.4
/ English
The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer
6.5
/ English
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
6.1
/ English
Hardcore
Hardcore
6.8
/ English
Angels in the Outfield
Angels in the Outfield
6.0
/ English
Blue Collar
Blue Collar
7.3
/ English
Wild America
Wild America
6.1
/ English
The Perfect Game
The Perfect Game
7.3
/ English
If Looks Could Kill
If Looks Could Kill
6.2
/ English
School of Life
School of Life
6.4
/ English
Simon Says
Simon Says
5.0
/ English
The Sandlot: Heading Home
The Sandlot: Heading Home
5.6
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Darkman
1990Nominee

Best Performance

Darkman

The Rocketeer
1991Nominee

Best Writing

The Rocketeer

Harry and the Hendersons
1987Nominee

Best Performance

Harry and the Hendersons

Career Highlights

Hardcore
1979Highlight

Best Director

Hardcore

Angels in the Outfield
1994Highlight

Best Performance

Angels in the Outfield

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