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Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) -- A modern motorcycle rider gets caught in a time warp experiment and is sent back to the wild west of 1877. Falling in love with a beautiful woman, getting chased by outlaws, and having an old-time shoot-out are only a few of his time-travel adventures.
Free Style (2008) -- Cale is determined to win a coveted spot on the Grand National racing team without compromising his devotion to his friends and family.
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) -- Open-ended Trailer from Jensen Farley Pictures
The Sandlot 3 (2007) -- Sucessful, arrogant baseball superstar Tommy "Santa" Santorelli travels back in time to 1976 and relives his boyhood days on the sandlot baseball team, this time choosing friendship over glory and ultimately earning both..
If Looks Could Kill (1991) -- US Home Video Trailer from Warner Bros.

Overview

Date of Birth:
1944, Toronto, Canada more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Father of Oliver Dear.
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Awards:
2 wins & 5 nominations more
Alternate Names:
Bill Dear
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Filmography

Director:
  1. Mr. Troop Mom (2009) (TV)
  2. The Perfect Game (2009)
  3. Free Style (2008)
  4. The Sandlot 3 (2007) (V)
    ... aka The Sandlot: Heading Home (USA: DVD title)
  5. Simon Says (2006)
  6. The Foursome (2006)
  7. School of Life (2005) (TV)
  8. Santa Who? (2000) (TV)

  9. Balloon Farm (1999) (TV)
  10. Wild America (1997)
  11. Angels in the Outfield (1994)
    ... aka Angels (UK)
  12. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993) (TV)
  13. Hollywood Dog (1993) (TV)
  14. "Covington Cross" (1992) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Charring Cross
  15. "Dinosaurs" (1 episode, 1991)
        - The Mighty Megalosaurus (1991) TV episode
  16. If Looks Could Kill (1991)
    ... aka Teen Agent (UK)

  17. Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
    ... aka Bigfoot (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Bigfoot and the Hendersons (UK)
  18. Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) (V) (segments)
  19. "Amazing Stories" (1 episode, 1985)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
        - Mummy Daddy (1985) TV episode
  20. "Michael Nesmith in Television Parts" (1985) TV series
  21. Television Parts Home Companion (1985) (V) (segments)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Television Parts Home Companion (USA: long title)
  22. Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984) (TV)
  23. Nick Danger in The Case of the Missing Yolk (1983) (V)
  24. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
    ... aka Timerider (USA: short title)
  25. "Saturday Night Live" (2 episodes, 1981)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Robert Hays/14 Karat Soul, Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns (1981) TV episode (segment "The Foreign Film")
        - Ray Sharkey/Jack Bruce & Friends (1981) TV episode (film segment director)
  26. An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) (V)
  27. Elephant Parts (1981) (V)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Elephant Parts (USA: long title)

  28. Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976)
    ... aka Freedom R.I.P
    ... aka Northfield Cemetery Massacre
  29. Nymph (1975)
    ... aka Hot Child (USA: TV title)
Actor:
  1. Razor (2009/II) (in production) .... Bill

  2. School of Life (2005) (TV) (as Bill Dear) .... Spaceman
  3. Santa Who? (2000) (TV) (as Bill Dear) .... Sparky

  4. Angels in the Outfield (1994) .... Toronto Manager
    ... aka Angels (UK)
  5. If Looks Could Kill (1991) .... Bomb Tester
    ... aka Teen Agent (UK)
  6. Darkman (1990) .... Limo Driver

  7. Harry and the Hendersons (1987) .... Sighting Man
    ... aka Bigfoot (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Bigfoot and the Hendersons (UK)
  8. "Amazing Stories" .... David (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
        - Gather Ye Acorns (1986) TV episode .... David
  9. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) .... 3rd Technician
    ... aka Timerider (USA: short title)
Writer:
  1. Simon Says (2006) (written by) (as Bill Dear)

  2. "Covington Cross" (1 episode, 1992)
    ... aka Charring Cross
        - Armus Returns (1992) TV episode (written by)
  3. The Rocketeer (1991) (story)
    ... aka Rocketeer (UK)
    ... aka The Adventures of the Rocketeer (Australia)

  4. Harry and the Hendersons (1987) (written by)
    ... aka Bigfoot (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Bigfoot and the Hendersons (UK)
  5. Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) (V) (written by) (segments)
  6. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) (written by)
    ... aka Timerider (USA: short title)
  7. An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) (V) (writer)
  8. Elephant Parts (1981) (V) (written by)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Elephant Parts (USA: long title)

  9. Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) (screenplay)
    ... aka Freedom R.I.P
    ... aka Northfield Cemetery Massacre
Producer:
  1. Wilcox Sex Therapy (2009) (executive producer)

  2. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993) (TV) (co-executive producer)

  3. Harry and the Hendersons (1987) (producer)
    ... aka Bigfoot (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Bigfoot and the Hendersons (UK)
  4. Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) (V) (producer) (segment "Moments with Sir William")
  5. An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) (V) (producer)

  6. Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) (producer)
    ... aka Freedom R.I.P
    ... aka Northfield Cemetery Massacre
Camera and Electrical Department:
  1. Hardcore (1979) (photographer: second unit)
    ... aka The Hardcore Life (UK)
  2. Blue Collar (1978) (additional photographer)
Cinematographer:
  1. Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) (photographed by)
    ... aka Freedom R.I.P
    ... aka Northfield Cemetery Massacre
Thanks:
  1. Moontrap (1989) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. Simon Says Chopped Chiseled and Charred (2009) (V) .... Himself

  2. Elephant Parts (1981) (V) (as Bill Dear) .... Himself - Player
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Elephant Parts (USA: long title)

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Genres:
Comedy | Family | Adventure | Drama more

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