Bill Melendez
November 15, 1916 (108 years old) in 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
Credits
- 2015 · The Peanuts Movie as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
- 2012 · Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul as Himself (Archive Footage)
- Future · The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad as Snoopy / Woodstock / Spike
- Future · The Smithsonian and the Presidency as Snoopy / Woodstock
- Future · The Great Inventors as Snoopy / Woodstock
- Future · The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk as Snoopy
- Future · The NASA Space Station as Snoopy / Woodstock
- 2013 · The One and Only June Foray as Self
- 2008 · We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown as Self
- 2008 · Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story as Himself
- 2003 · Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)
- 2002 · Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 2002 · A Charlie Brown Valentine as Snoopy (voice)
- 2001 · The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' as Self
- 2000 · It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1990 · Why, Charlie Brown, Why? as Snoopy / Woodstock
- 1988 · The Mayflower Voyagers as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1988 · This Is America, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1988 · This Is America, Charlie Brown as Spike (voice)
- 1988 · Snoopy: The Musical as Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1983 · The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show as Snoopy (voice)
- 1983 · What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? as Woodstock/Snoopy
- 1983 · Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? as Snoopy (voice)
- 1982 · A Charlie Brown Celebration as Snoopy (voice)
- 1980 · Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1979 · It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown as Snoopy
- 1978 · Tooth Brushing as Snoopy
- 1977 · Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock
- 1975 · Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1974 · It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1973 · A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1972 · You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1972 · Snoopy, Come Home as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1969 · A Boy Named Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)
- 1968 · He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown as Snoopy
- 1966 · It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)
- 1965 · A Charlie Brown Christmas as Snoopy (voice)
- Future · The Birth of the Constitution as Snoopy
- Future · The Music and Heroes of America as Snoopy / Woodstock / Spike
- 2015 · It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown as Self (archive footage)
- 2008 · Peanuts Motion Comics as Snoopy (voice)
- 2008 · A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas as Self
- 2008 · Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic as Self
- 2006 · He's a Bully, Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)
- 2005 · Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin as Himself
- 2003 · I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Spike (voice)
- 2003 · Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes as Himself
- 1997 · It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1996 · It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown! as Snoopy (voice)
- 1994 · You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1992 · It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1991 · Snoopy's Reunion as Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)
- 1988 · It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown as Spike (voice) (uncredited)
- 1987 · What Next, Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)
- 1986 · It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1986 · Happy New Year, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1985 · You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1985 · Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)
- 1984 · It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1983 · It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1981 · Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1981 · It's Magic, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1980 · Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)
- 1980 · She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1979 · You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)
- 1978 · What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown! as Snoopy (voice)
- 1977 · It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1976 · It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1976 · Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1975 · You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1974 · It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown as Snoopy/Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1973 · There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
- 1971 · Play It Again, Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)
- 1969 · It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown as Snoopy
- 1967 · You're in Love, Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)
- 1966 · Charlie Brown's All-Stars! as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
- 1963 · A Boy Named Charlie Brown as Snoopy (voice)