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

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 in Toronto, Ontario. He is the father of actor and storyboard artist, Oliver Dear.
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Harry and the Hendersons
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If Looks Could Kill
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Angels in the Outfield
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Wild America
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Santa Who?
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Saturday Night Live
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Television Parts
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Amazing Stories
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Dinosaurs
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Covington Cross
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The Wannabes Starring Savvy
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