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William Dear
Born
(1943-11-30) November 30, 1943 (age 80)[1]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality
Canadian
Other names
Bill Dear
Occupation(s)
Actor, director, producer, screenwriter
Years active
1975–2013
Notable work
Harry and the Hendersons If Looks Could Kill Angels in the Outfield Wild America Santa Who?
William Dear (born November 30, 1943) is a Canadian 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.
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