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William Dear
Director
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Actor
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Midnight Stallion (2013)
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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)
.
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Awards
2 wins & 6 nominations total
Photos
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Known for
Harry and the Hendersons
6.1
Movie
Director
1987
The Rocketeer
6.6
Movie
Writer
1991
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
5.4
Movie
Director
1982
Angels in the Outfield
6.2
Movie
Director
1994
Credits
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Director
45
Writer
13
Actor
12
Producer
8
Camera and Electrical Department
7
Cinematographer
2
Additional Crew
1
Soundtrack
1
Self
6
Thanks
2
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Director
Previous
45
Whack the Don
8.8
Director
2021
Midnight Stallion
5.3
Director
2013
A Mile in His Shoes
6.1
TV Movie
Director
2011
Politics of Love
3.2
Director
2011
The Wannabes Starring Savvy
6.6
TV Series
Director
2010
3 episodes
The Perfect Game
6.9
Director
2009
Free Style
3.9
Director
(directed by)
2008
Mr. Troop Mom
4.4
TV Movie
Director
2008
The Sandlot 3
5.0
Video
Director
2007
The Foursome
4.5
Director
2006
Simon Says
4.2
Director
(as Bill Dear)
2006
School of Life
6.4
TV Movie
Director
(directed by)
2005
Santa Who?
5.3
TV Movie
Director
2000
Balloon Farm
5.3
TV Movie
Director
1999
Wild America
6.4
Director
(directed by)
1997
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Writer
Previous
13
Whack the Don
8.8
Writer
2021
Simon Says
4.2
written by
(as Bill Dear)
2006
Covington Cross
7.5
TV Series
story
1992
1 episode
The Rocketeer
6.6
story
1991
Harry and the Hendersons
5.5
TV Series
based on characters created by
1991
1 episode
Harry and the Hendersons
6.1
written by
1987
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
7.7
Video
written by
1986
Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 1
6.0
Video
comedy segments
1983
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
5.4
written by
1982
An Evening with Sir William Martin
Video
Writer
1981
Elephant Parts
7.5
Video
written by
1981
Northville Cemetery Massacre
6.0
screenplay
1975
Mr. Grey
Short
Writer
1969
Actor
Previous
12
Razor
6.8
Bill
2016
Midnight Stallion
5.3
Whip T. Vicker
(as Bill Dear)
2013
School of Life
6.4
TV Movie
Spaceman
(as Bill Dear)
2005
Santa Who?
5.3
TV Movie
Sparky
(as Bill Dear)
2000
Angels in the Outfield
6.2
Toronto Manager
1994
If Looks Could Kill
5.8
Bomb Tester
1991
Darkman
6.4
Limo Driver
1990
Harry and the Hendersons
6.1
Sighting Man
1987
Amazing Stories
7.4
TV Series
David
1986
1 episode
Michael Nesmith in Television Parts
8.4
TV Series
1985
2 episodes
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
5.4
3rd Technician
1982
Elephant Parts
7.5
Video
Sketch Player
(as Bill Dear)
1981
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Videos
4
Clip 1:05
The Perfect Game: Jansen Panettiere
Clip 0:46
The Perfect Game: Ryan Ochoa
Clip 0:46
The Perfect Game: Ryan Ochoa
Trailer 2:07
Free Style
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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Trivia
Father of
Oliver Dear
.
Nickname
Bill
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