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Bill Melendez

Personal Info

Known For

Visual Effects

Born

November 15, 1916

Died

September 2, 2008 (age 91)

Place of Birth

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

Also Known As

J.C. Melendez

J.C. Meléndez

José Cuauhtémoc Melendez

William Melendez

José Cuauhtémoc Meléndez

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.

Known For

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

Snoopy (voice)

1983

The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)

2015

This Is America, Charlie Brown

This Is America, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

1988

This Is America, Charlie Brown

This Is America, Charlie Brown

Spike (voice)

1988

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

Snoopy (voice)

1979

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Snoopy (voice)

1965

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

Snoopy / Woodstock

1990

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Snoopy (voice)

1966

Peanuts Motion Comics

Peanuts Motion Comics

Snoopy (voice)

2008

It's Magic, Charlie Brown

It's Magic, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

1981

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

1980

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

Snoopy (voice)

1983

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock

1977

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

1973

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

1972

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas

Self

2008

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

2002

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

1976

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

1992

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

1975

Filmography

2015FilmIt's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brownas Self (archive footage)2015FilmThe Peanuts Movieas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)2013FilmThe One and Only June Forayas Self 2012FilmBehind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogulas Himself (Archive Footage)2008TVPeanuts Motion Comicsas Snoopy (voice)2008FilmA Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmasas Self 2008FilmWe Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brownas Self 2008FilmOut of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Storyas Himself 2008FilmPopcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classicas Self 2006FilmHe's a Bully, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)2005FilmBehind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlinas Himself 2003FilmI Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Spike (voice)2003FilmIrreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunesas Himself 2003FilmLucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)2002FilmCharlie Brown's Christmas Talesas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)2002FilmA Charlie Brown Valentineas Snoopy (voice)2001FilmThe Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'as Self 2000FilmIt's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1997FilmIt Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1996FilmIt's Spring Training, Charlie Brown!as Snoopy (voice)1994FilmYou're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1992FilmIt's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1991FilmSnoopy's Reunionas Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)1990FilmWhy, Charlie Brown, Why?as Snoopy / Woodstock 1988FilmThe Mayflower Voyagersas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1988TVThis Is America, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1988FilmIt's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brownas Spike (voice) (uncredited)1988FilmSnoopy: The Musicalas Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1987FilmWhat Next, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)1986FilmHappy New Year, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1986FilmIt's Three Strikes, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1985FilmYou're a Good Man, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1985FilmSnoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)1984FilmIt's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1983TVThe Charlie Brown and Snoopy Showas Snoopy (voice)1983FilmWhat Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?as Woodstock/Snoopy 1983FilmIt's an Adventure, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1983FilmIs This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?as Snoopy (voice)1982FilmA Charlie Brown Celebrationas Snoopy (voice)1981FilmSomeday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1981FilmIt's Magic, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1980FilmLife Is a Circus, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)1980FilmBon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1980FilmShe's a Good Skate, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1979FilmYou're the Greatest, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)1979FilmIt's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brownas Snoopy 1978FilmWhat a Nightmare, Charlie Brown!as Snoopy (voice)1978FilmTooth Brushingas Snoopy 1977FilmIt's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1977FilmRace for Your Life, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock 1976FilmIt's Arbor Day, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1976FilmHappy Anniversary, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1975FilmYou're a Good Sport, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1975FilmBe My Valentine, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1974FilmIt's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1974FilmIt's a Mystery, Charlie Brownas Snoopy/Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1973FilmA Charlie Brown Thanksgivingas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1973FilmThere's No Time for Love, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)1972FilmYou're Not Elected, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)1972FilmSnoopy, Come Homeas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)1971FilmPlay It Again, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)1969FilmA Boy Named Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)1969FilmIt Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brownas Snoopy 1968FilmHe's Your Dog, Charlie Brownas Snoopy 1967FilmYou're in Love, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)1966FilmIt's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)1966FilmCharlie Brown's All-Stars!as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)1965FilmA Charlie Brown Christmasas Snoopy (voice)1963FilmA Boy Named Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)