Bill Melendez
Born
November 15, 1916
Died
September 2, 2008 (91 years old)
Known For
Visual Effects
Place of Birth
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
Self (archive footage)
2015
The Peanuts Movie
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
2015
The One and Only June Foray
Self
2013
Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul
Himself (Archive Footage)
2012
Peanuts Motion Comics
Snoopy (voice) · (10 episodes)
2008
A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas
Self
2008
We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
Self
2008
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story
Himself
2008
Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic
Self
2008
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
2006
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
Himself
2005
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Spike (voice)
2003
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
Himself
2003
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
2003
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
2002
A Charlie Brown Valentine
Snoopy (voice)
2002
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Self
2001
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
2000
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1997
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
1996
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1994
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1992
Snoopy's Reunion
Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)
1991
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
Snoopy / Woodstock
1990
The Mayflower Voyagers
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1988
This Is America, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) · (8 episodes)
1988
This Is America, Charlie Brown
Spike (voice) · (2 episodes)
1988
It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
Spike (voice) (uncredited)
1988
Snoopy: The Musical
Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1988
What Next, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
1987
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1986
It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1986
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1985
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)
1985
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1984
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
Snoopy (voice) · (18 episodes)
1983
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
Woodstock/Snoopy
1983
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1983
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
Snoopy (voice)
1983
A Charlie Brown Celebration
Snoopy (voice)
1982
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1981
It's Magic, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1981
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
1980
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1980
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1980
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
1979
It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
Snoopy
1979
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown!
Snoopy (voice)
1978
Tooth Brushing
Snoopy
1978
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1977
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock
1977
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1976
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1976
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1975
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1975
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1974
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
Snoopy/Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1974
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1973
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
1973
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1972
Snoopy, Come Home
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1972
Play It Again, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
1971
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
1969
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
Snoopy
1969
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
Snoopy
1968
You're in Love, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
1967
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
1966
Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
1966
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Snoopy (voice)
1965
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
1963