Bill Meléndez

Visual Effects

November 15, 1916 – September 2, 2008 (aged 91)

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.

Filmography

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown2015 · Self (archive footage)

The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie2015 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)

The One and Only June Foray

The One and Only June Foray2013 · Self

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days2011 · Snoopy/Woodstock

Sexy Boys

Sexy Boys2008 · Snoopy (voice)

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas2008 · Self

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown2008 · Self

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story2008 · Himself

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic2008 · Self

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown2006 · Snoopy (voice)

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown2003 · Snoopy / Spike (voice)

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes2003 · Himself

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown2003 · Snoopy (voice)

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales2002 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

A Charlie Brown Valentine

A Charlie Brown Valentine2002 · Snoopy (voice)

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'2001 · Self

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown2000 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

Summit of Our Youth

Summit of Our Youth1997 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown1996 · Snoopy (voice)

Secret Lives1995

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!1994 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown1992 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

Snoopy's Reunion

Snoopy's Reunion1991 · Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?1990 · Snoopy / Woodstock

The Mayflower Voyagers

The Mayflower Voyagers1988 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

This Is America, Charlie Brown

This Is America, Charlie Brown1988 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown

It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown1988 · Spike (voice) (uncredited)

Group Chat with Jayden and Brent

Group Chat with Jayden and Brent1988 · Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

What Next, Charlie Brown

What Next, Charlie Brown1987 · Snoopy (voice)

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown1986 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown

It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown1986 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown1985 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown1985 · Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown1984 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show1983 · Snoopy (voice)

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?1983 · Woodstock/Snoopy

Robot In Our House

Robot In Our House1983 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?1983 · Snoopy (voice)

A Charlie Brown Celebration

A Charlie Brown Celebration1982 · Snoopy (voice)

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown1981 · Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)