Bill Melendez

Visual Effects

Bill Melendez

Born 15 November 1916 · Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico · Died 2 September 2008 at 91

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Peanuts Movie2015 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
A Charlie Brown Christmas1965 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown1966 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving1973 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show1983 · Series · Snoopy (voice)
A Boy Named Charlie Brown1969 · Film · Snoopy (voice)

Filmography

Movies

73 films

The Peanuts Movie2015 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days2011 · Film · Snoopy/Woodstock
Peanuts - 1960's Collection2009 · Film · Director
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown2006 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown2003 · Film · Snoopy / Spike (voice)
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown2003 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales2002 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
A Charlie Brown Valentine2002 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'2001 · Film · Director
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown2000 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!1997 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown1996 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!1994 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Frosty Returns1992 · Film · Director
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown1992 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Snoopy's Reunion1991 · Film · Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?1990 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock
Two Daddies?1989 · Film · Director
The Mayflower Voyagers1988 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown1988 · Film · Spike (voice) (uncredited)
Snoopy: The Musical1988 · Film · Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
What Next, Charlie Brown1987 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown1986 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown1986 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown1985 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Happily Ever After1985 · Film · Director
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown1985 · Film · Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)
The Romance of Betty Boop1985 · Film · Director
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown1984 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?1983 · Film · Woodstock/Snoopy
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown1983 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?1983 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
A Charlie Brown Celebration1982 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
No Man's Valley1981 · Film · Director
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown1981 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
It's Magic, Charlie Brown1981 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown1980 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)1980 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown1980 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe1979 · Film · Director
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown1979 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown1979 · Film · Snoopy
Charlie Brown Clears the Air1979 · Film · Director
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown1978 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
Tooth Brushing1978 · Film · Snoopy
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown1977 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown1977 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown1976 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown1976 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done1975 · Film · Director
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown1975 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown1975 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus1974 · Film · Director
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown1974 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown1974 · Film · Snoopy/Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving1973 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown1973 · Film · Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown1972 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Snoopy, Come Home1972 · Film · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Babar Comes to America1971 · Film · Director
Play It Again, Charlie Brown1971 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
The Rainbow Bear1970 · Film · Director
A Boy Named Charlie Brown1969 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown1969 · Film · Snoopy
The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant1968 · Film · Director
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown1968 · Film · Snoopy
You're in Love, Charlie Brown1967 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown1966 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
Charlie Brown's All-Stars!1966 · Film · Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
A Charlie Brown Christmas1965 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
A Boy Named Charlie Brown1963 · Film · Snoopy (voice)
Energetically Yours1957 · Film · Director
The Dragon Slayer1956 · Film · Director

Filmography

Series

5 shows

Peanuts Motion Comics2008 · Series · Snoopy (voice)
This Is America, Charlie Brown1988 · Series · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show1983 · Series · Snoopy (voice)
The Peanuts Classics1966 · Series · Director
Peanuts1965 · Series · Snoopy/Woodstock