Quick Facts
Born:
1916-11-15
Birthplace:
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Credits:
70 Total Roles
Bill Melendez
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Biography
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
The Peanuts Movie
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Snoopy (voice)
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Snoopy (voice)
Snoopy, Come Home
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
Snoopy (voice)
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | The Peanuts Movie MOVIE | Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound) |
| 2013 | The One and Only June Foray MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul MOVIE | Himself (Archive Footage) |
| 2008 | Peanuts Motion Comics TV | Snoopy (voice) |
| 2008 | A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story MOVIE | Himself |
| 2008 | Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | He's a Bully, Charlie Brown MOVIE | Snoopy (voice) |