Bill Melendez

Bill Melendez

11/15/1916 – 9/2/2008Hermosillo, 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 (69 titles)

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown

Self (archive footage) · 2015

The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound) · 2015

The One and Only June Foray

The One and Only June Foray

Self · 2013

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

Snoopy/Woodstock · 2011

Peanuts Motion Comics

Peanuts Motion Comics

Snoopy (voice) · 2008

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas

Self · 2008

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown

Self · 2008

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story

Himself · 2008

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic

Self · 2008

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

Snoopy (voice) · 2006

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Spike (voice) · 2003

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes

Himself · 2003

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

Snoopy (voice) · 2003

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) · 2002

A Charlie Brown Valentine

A Charlie Brown Valentine

Snoopy (voice) · 2002

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

Self · 2001

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) · 2000

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) · 1997

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

Snoopy (voice) · 1996

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) · 1994

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) · 1992

Snoopy's Reunion

Snoopy's Reunion

Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice) · 1991

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

Snoopy / Woodstock · 1990

The Mayflower Voyagers

The Mayflower Voyagers

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) · 1988

This Is America, Charlie Brown

This Is America, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) · 1988

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

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

Spike (voice) (uncredited) · 1988

Snoopy: The Musical

Snoopy: The Musical

Woodstock (voice) (uncredited) · 1988

What Next, Charlie Brown

What Next, Charlie Brown

Snoopy (voice) · 1987

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited) · 1986

It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown

It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) · 1986