William Dear

This article is about the film director. For the private investigator, see William Dear (detective).
William Dear
Born (1943-11-30) November 30, 1943 (age 80)[1]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Other namesBill Dear
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer, screenwriter
Years active1975–2013
Notable workHarry and the Hendersons
If Looks Could Kill
Angels in the Outfield
Wild America
Santa Who?

William Dear (born November 30, 1943) is a Canadian former actor, director, producer and screenwriter.[2] He is known for directing the films Harry and the Hendersons, If Looks Could Kill, Angels in the Outfield, Wild America, and Santa Who?.[3]

He also directed episodes of the television series Saturday Night Live, Television Parts, Amazing Stories, Dinosaurs, Covington Cross, and The Wannabes Starring Savvy.

Dear was born on November 30, 1943, in Toronto, Ontario.[3] He is the father of actor and storyboard artist, Oliver Dear.

  1. ^ Nndb.com
  2. ^ New York Times
  3. ^ a b "William Dear". Archived from the original on January 4, 2018.