Bill Melendez
Biography
José "Bill" Cuauhtémoc Meléndez (November 15, 1916 – September 2, 2008) was a Mexican–American character animator, voice actor, film director and producer known for his cartoons for Walt Disney Productions (working on four Disney films Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo and Bambi), Warner Bros. Cartoons, UPA and the Peanuts series. Melendez provided the voices of Snoopy and Woodstock in the latter as well. In a career spanning over 60 years, he won six Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for thirteen more. In addition, he was nominated for an Oscar and five Grammy Awards. The Peanuts television specials, A Charlie Brown Christmas and What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?, which he directed, were each honored with a Peabody Award.
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Movies (46)
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
as Self (archive footage)
2015
The Peanuts Movie
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
2015
The One and Only June Foray
as Self
2013
Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul
as Himself (Archive Footage)
2012
Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days
Director (Directing)
2011
Peanuts - 1960's Collection
Director (Directing)
2009
A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas
as Self
2008
We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
as Self
2008
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story
as Himself
2008
Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic
as Self
2008
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
2006
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
as Himself
2005
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Spike (voice)
2003
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
as Himself
2003
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
2003
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
2002
A Charlie Brown Valentine
as Snoopy (voice)
2002
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
as Self
2001
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
2000
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1997
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy (voice)
1996
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1994
Frosty Returns
Director (Directing)
1993
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1992
Cool World
Animation (Visual Effects)
1992
Snoopy's Reunion
as Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)
1991
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
as Snoopy / Woodstock
1990
Two Daddies?
Director (Directing)
1989
Cathy's Valentine
Producer (Production)
1989
Cathy's Last Resort
Producer (Production)
1988
The Mayflower Voyagers
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1988
It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
as Spike (voice) (uncredited)
1988
Snoopy: The Musical
as Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1988
Cathy
Producer (Production)
1987
What Next, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
1987
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1986
It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1986
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1985
Happily Ever After
Director (Directing)
1985
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)
1985
The Romance of Betty Boop
Producer (Production)
1985
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1984
Garfield on the Town
Producer (Production)
1983
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
as Woodstock/Snoopy
1983
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1983
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
as Snoopy (voice)
1983
