Bill Melendez

Bill Melendez

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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Known For

Garfield and Friends

Garfield and Friends

1988 • Producer

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1938 • Editor

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

1983 • as Snoopy (voice)

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

1983 • Director

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

1983 • Producer

The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie

2015 • as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)

Filmography

2015

The Peanuts Movie
The Peanuts Movie
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
Movie - Released: 11/5/2015
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/30/2015

2013

The One and Only June Foray
The One and Only June Foray
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/16/2013

2012

Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul
Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul
as Himself (Archive Footage)
Movie - Released: 10/16/2012

2008

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/23/2008
We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/2/2008
Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic
Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/16/2008
Peanuts Motion Comics
Peanuts Motion Comics
as Snoopy (voice)
TV - Released: 10/1/2008

2006

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/20/2006

2005

Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/25/2005

2003

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Spike (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/9/2003
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/29/2003
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/28/2003

2002

A Charlie Brown Valentine
A Charlie Brown Valentine
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/14/2002
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/8/2002

2001

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/6/2001

2000

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/12/2000

1997

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/5/1997

1996

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/19/1996

1994

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/18/1994

1992

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/27/1992

1991

Snoopy's Reunion
Snoopy's Reunion
as Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/1/1991

1990

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
as Snoopy / Woodstock
Movie - Released: 3/16/1990

1988

It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
as Spike (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/27/1988
Snoopy: The Musical
Snoopy: The Musical
as Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 1/29/1988
The Mayflower Voyagers
The Mayflower Voyagers
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/21/1988
This Is America, Charlie Brown
This Is America, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
TV - Released: 10/21/1988
This Is America, Charlie Brown
This Is America, Charlie Brown
as Spike (voice)
TV - Released: 10/21/1988

1987

What Next, Charlie Brown
What Next, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987

1986

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986
It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown
It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986

1985

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/20/1985
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/6/1985

1984

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/16/1984

1983

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/21/1983
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
as Woodstock/Snoopy
Movie - Released: 5/30/1983
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/16/1983
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
as Snoopy (voice)
TV - Released: 9/17/1983

1982

A Charlie Brown Celebration
A Charlie Brown Celebration
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/24/1982

1981

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/30/1981
It's Magic, Charlie Brown
It's Magic, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/28/1981

1980

Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/24/1980
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/25/1980
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/30/1980

1979

It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy
Movie - Released: 1/1/1979
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/19/1979

1978

Tooth Brushing
Tooth Brushing
as Snoopy
Movie - Released: 1/1/1978
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown!
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/23/1978

1977

It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/24/1977
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock
Movie - Released: 7/3/1977

1976

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/9/1976
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/16/1976

1975

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/28/1975
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/28/1975

1974

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/9/1974

1973

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/20/1973
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/11/1973

1972

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/29/1972
Snoopy, Come Home
Snoopy, Come Home
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/9/1972

1971

Play It Again, Charlie Brown
Play It Again, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/28/1971

1969

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy
Movie - Released: 9/27/1969
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/4/1969

1968

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy
Movie - Released: 2/14/1968

1967

You're in Love, Charlie Brown
You're in Love, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/12/1967

1966

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/27/1966
Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 6/8/1966

1965

A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/9/1965

1963

A Boy Named Charlie Brown
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/31/1963