William Dear

Characters played by William Dear

Limo Driver — Darkman (1990)

Driver transporting wealthy or criminal characters.

Toronto Manager — Angels in the Outfield (1994)

Uncredited manager of the opposing Toronto Blue Jays.

Career Overview

William Dear has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Amazing Stories Movie Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann, School of Life, If Looks Could Kill. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 55
Birth Date: 1944-11-30
Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

The Amazing Stories Movie Collection (2 titles)
Angels in the Outfield (1 titles)
Angels in the ... Collection (1 titles)
Darkman (1 titles)
The Sandlot (1 titles)
The Rocketeer Collection (1 titles)
The Wild Soccer Bunch Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Tracey Walter (2 collaborations)
Chris Mulkey (2 collaborations)
Laurie O'Brien (2 collaborations)
Susan Dear (2 collaborations)
Don MacKay (2 collaborations)
Paul Jarrett (2 collaborations)
Leila Johnson (2 collaborations)
Chris Gauthier (2 collaborations)
Oliver Dear (2 collaborations)
Fred Ward (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (9 credits)
- Razor
  Bill
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- School of Life
  Space Man
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Santa Who?
  Sparky (as Bill Dear)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Angels in the Outfield
  Toronto Manager
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Darkman
  Limo Driver
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Harry and the Hendersons
  Sighting Man
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Amazing Stories
  
  - Gather Ye Acorns (1986) ... David actor actors
  
  1985
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
  3rd Technician
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Elephant Parts
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
directing (30 credits)
- Midnight Stallion
  director
  
  directing
  
  2013
- The Perfect Game
  director
  
  directing
  
  2009
- Mr. Troop Mom
  director
  
  directing
  
  2009
- Free Style
  director
  
  directing
  
  2008
- Simon Says
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- The Sandlot: Heading Home
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- The Foursome
  director
  
  directing
  
  2006
- School of Life
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Santa Who?
  director
  
  directing
  
  2000
- Balloon Farm
  director
  
  directing
  
  1999
- Amazing Stories: The Movie III
  director
  
  directing
  
  1998
- Wild America
  director
  
  directing
  
  1997
- Angels in the Outfield
  director
  
  directing
  
  1994
- Journey to the Center of the Earth
  director
  
  directing
  
  1993
- If Looks Could Kill
  director
  
  directing
  
  1991
- Dinosaurs
  
  - The Mighty Megalosaurus (1991) ... director directing
  
  1991
- Hollywood Dog
  director
  
  directing
  
  1990
- Harry and the Hendersons
  director
  
  directing
  
  1987
- Amazing Stories
  director
  
  directing
  
  1986
- Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
  director
  
  directing
  
  1986
- Television Parts Home Companion
  director
  
  directing
  
  1985
- Amazing Stories
  
  - Mummy Daddy (1985) ... director directing
  
  1985
- Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
  director
  
  directing
  
  1984
- Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk
  director
  
  directing
  
  1983
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
  director
  
  directing
  
  1982
- Elephant Parts
  director
  
  directing
  
  1981
- An Evening with Sir William Martin
  director
  
  directing
  
  1981
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre
  director
  
  directing
  
  1976
- Saturday Night Live
  
  - Robert Hays/14 Karat Soul, Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns (1981) ... director directing
  
  - Ray Sharkey/Jack Bruce and Friends (1981) ... director directing
  
  1975
- Nymph
  director
  
  directing
  
  1973
production (4 credits)
- Midnight Stallion
  co-executive producer
  
  production
  
  2013
- Harry and the Hendersons
  finance
  
  production
  
  1987
- An Evening with Sir William Martin
  producer
  
  production
  
  1981
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre
  producer
  
  production
  
  1976
writing (9 credits)
- Simon Says
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2007
- The Rocketeer
  story
  
  writing
  
  1991
- Harry and the Hendersons
  characters
  
  writing
  
  - The Long Goodbyes (2) (1993) ... characters writing
  
  - The Long Goodbyes (1) (1993) ... characters writing
  
  - Retrospective Three (1993) ... characters writing
  
  - Skin Deep (1993) ... characters writing
  
  - Uncle Mack Comes Back (1993) ... characters writing
  
  1991
- Harry and the Hendersons
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1987
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1982
- Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1982
- Elephant Parts
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1981
- An Evening with Sir William Martin
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1981
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1976
camera (3 credits)
- Hardcore
  second unit director of photography
  
  camera
  
  1979
- Blue Collar
  additional camera
  
  camera
  
  1978
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre
  director of photography
  
  camera
  
  1976

Content sources

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