Bill Melendez

Bill Melendez

Visual Effects

November 15, 1916 — September 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.

Known for

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1938

The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie

2015

Cool World

Cool World

1992

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

1965

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

1966

Garfield and Friends

Garfield and Friends

1988

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

1973

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

1969

Snoopy, Come Home

Snoopy, Come Home

1972

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

1983

Visual Effects30

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

2001

Animation

Cool World

Cool World

1992

Animation

The Stan Freberg Federal Budget Review

The Stan Freberg Federal Budget Review

1982

Animation

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown

1976

Animation Director

The Rainbow Bear

The Rainbow Bear

1970

Animation

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

1963

Animation Director

The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show

The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show

1956

Animation

Ballet-Oop

Ballet-Oop

1954

Animation

It's Everybody's Business

It's Everybody's Business

1954

Animation

Horizons of Hope

Horizons of Hope

1954

Animation

Madeline

Madeline

1952

Animation

Bungled Bungalow

Bungled Bungalow

1951

Animation

Bushy Hare

Bushy Hare

1950

Animation

Gerald McBoing-Boing

Gerald McBoing-Boing

1950

Animation

Trouble Indemnity

Trouble Indemnity

1950

Animation

Spellbound Hound

Spellbound Hound

1950

Animation

A Ham in a Role

A Ham in a Role

1949

Animation

Holiday for Drumsticks

Holiday for Drumsticks

1949

Animation

Riff Raffy Daffy

Riff Raffy Daffy

1948

Animation

Odor of the Day

Odor of the Day

1948

Animation

Dough Ray Me-ow

Dough Ray Me-ow

1948

Animation

Bone Sweet Bone

Bone Sweet Bone

1948

Animation

Mexican Joyride

Mexican Joyride

1947

Animation

The Big Snooze

The Big Snooze

1946

Animation

The Great Piggy Bank Robbery

The Great Piggy Bank Robbery

1946

Animation

Baby Bottleneck

Baby Bottleneck

1946

Animation

Book Revue

Book Revue

1946

Animation

Wagon Heels

Wagon Heels

1945

Animation

Draftee Daffy

Draftee Daffy

1945

Animation

Falling Hare

Falling Hare

1943

Animation

Acting69

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown

2015

Self (archive footage)

The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie

2015

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)

The One and Only June Foray

The One and Only June Foray

2013

Self

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

2011

Snoopy/Woodstock

Peanuts Motion Comics

Peanuts Motion Comics

2008

Snoopy (voice)

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas

2008

Self

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown

2008

Self

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story

2008

Himself

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic

2008

Self

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

2006

Snoopy (voice)

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

2003

Snoopy / Spike (voice)

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes

2003

Himself

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

2003

Snoopy (voice)

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

2002

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

A Charlie Brown Valentine

A Charlie Brown Valentine

2002

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 Brown

2000

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

1997

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

1996

Snoopy (voice)

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 Brown

1992

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

Snoopy's Reunion

Snoopy's Reunion

1991

Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

1990

Snoopy / Woodstock

The Mayflower Voyagers

The Mayflower Voyagers

1988

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

This Is America, Charlie Brown

This Is America, Charlie Brown

1988

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) / Spike (voice)

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

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

1988

Spike (voice) (uncredited)

Snoopy: The Musical

Snoopy: The Musical

1988

Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

What Next, Charlie Brown

What Next, Charlie Brown

1987

Snoopy (voice)

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

1986

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown

It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown

1986

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

1985

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

1985

Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

1984

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

1983

Snoopy (voice)

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

1983

Woodstock/Snoopy

It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

1983

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

1983

Snoopy (voice)

A Charlie Brown Celebration

A Charlie Brown Celebration

1982

Snoopy (voice)

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown

1981

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

It's Magic, Charlie Brown

It's Magic, Charlie Brown

1981

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown

Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown

1980

Snoopy (voice)

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

1980

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown

She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown

1980

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

1979

Snoopy (voice)

It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown

It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown

1979

Snoopy

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

1978

Snoopy (voice)

Tooth Brushing

Tooth Brushing

1978

Snoopy

It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown

It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown

1977

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

1977

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

1976

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown

1976

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown

1975

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

1975

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

1974

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown

It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown

1974

Snoopy/Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

1973

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

1973

Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

1972

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

Snoopy, Come Home

Snoopy, Come Home

1972

Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

Play It Again, Charlie Brown

Play It Again, Charlie Brown

1971

Snoopy (voice)

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

1969

Snoopy (voice)

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

1969

Snoopy

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

1968

Snoopy

You're in Love, Charlie Brown

You're in Love, Charlie Brown

1967

Snoopy (voice)

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

1966

Snoopy (voice)

Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

1966

Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

1965

Snoopy (voice)

Peanuts

Peanuts

1965

Snoopy/Woodstock

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

1963

Snoopy (voice)

Production64

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

2011

Producer

Peanuts - 1960's Collection

Peanuts - 1960's Collection

2009

Producer

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

2006

Producer

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

2003

Producer

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

2003

Producer

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

2002

Producer

A Charlie Brown Valentine

A Charlie Brown Valentine

2002

Producer

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

2000

Producer

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

1997

Producer

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

1996

Producer

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

1994

Producer

Frosty Returns

Frosty Returns

1992

Producer

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

1992

Producer

Snoopy's Reunion

Snoopy's Reunion

1991

Producer

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

1990

Producer

Cathy's Valentine

Cathy's Valentine

1989

Producer

Cathy's Last Resort

Cathy's Last Resort

1988

Producer

The Mayflower Voyagers

The Mayflower Voyagers

1988

Producer

This Is America, Charlie Brown

This Is America, Charlie Brown

1988

Producer

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

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

1988

Producer

Garfield and Friends

Garfield and Friends

1988

Producer

Snoopy: The Musical

Snoopy: The Musical

1988

Producer

Cathy

Cathy

1987

Producer

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

1986

Producer

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

1985

Producer

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

1985

Producer

The Romance of Betty Boop

The Romance of Betty Boop

1985

Producer

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

1984

Producer

Garfield on the Town

Garfield on the Town

1983

Producer

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

1983

Producer

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

1983

Producer

It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

1983

Producer

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

1983

Producer

Here Comes Garfield

Here Comes Garfield

1982

Producer

A Charlie Brown Celebration

A Charlie Brown Celebration

1982

Producer

No Man's Valley

No Man's Valley

1981

Producer

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown

1981

Producer

It's Magic, Charlie Brown

It's Magic, Charlie Brown

1981

Producer

Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown

Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown

1980

Producer

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

1980

Producer

She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown

She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown

1980

Producer

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

1979

Producer

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

1978

Producer

It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown

It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown

1977

Producer

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

1977

Producer

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

1976

Producer

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown

1975

Producer

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

1975

Producer

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

1974

Producer

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

1974

Producer

It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown

It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown

1974

Producer

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

1973

Producer

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

1973

Producer

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

1972

Producer

Snoopy, Come Home

Snoopy, Come Home

1972

Producer

Babar Comes to America

Babar Comes to America

1971

Producer

Play It Again, Charlie Brown

Play It Again, Charlie Brown

1971

Producer

The Rainbow Bear

The Rainbow Bear

1970

Producer

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

1969

Producer

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

1969

Producer

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

1968

Executive Producer

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

1966

Producer

Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

1966

Producer

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

1965

Producer

Directing51

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

2011

Director

Peanuts - 1960's Collection

Peanuts - 1960's Collection

2009

Director

Peanuts Motion Comics

Peanuts Motion Comics

2008

Director

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

2006

Director

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

2003

Director

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

2003

Director

A Charlie Brown Valentine

A Charlie Brown Valentine

2002

Director

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

2001

Director

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

2000

Director

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

1997

Director

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

1994

Director

Frosty Returns

Frosty Returns

1992

Director

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

1992

Director

Two Daddies?

Two Daddies?

1989

Director

This Is America, Charlie Brown

This Is America, Charlie Brown

1988

Director

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

1986

Director

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

1985

Director

The Romance of Betty Boop

The Romance of Betty Boop

1985

Director

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

1985

Director

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

1984

Director

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

1983

Director

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

1983

Director

It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

1983

Director

A Charlie Brown Celebration

A Charlie Brown Celebration

1982

Director

No Man's Valley

No Man's Valley

1981

Director

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

1980

Director

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

1979

Director

It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown

It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown

1979

Director

Charlie Brown Clears the Air

Charlie Brown Clears the Air

1979

Director

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

1978

Director

Tooth Brushing

Tooth Brushing

1978

Director

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

1977

Director

Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done

Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done

1975

Director

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

1974

Director

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

1973

Director

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

1973

Director

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

1972

Director

Snoopy, Come Home

Snoopy, Come Home

1972

Director

Babar Comes to America

Babar Comes to America

1971

Director

Play It Again, Charlie Brown

Play It Again, Charlie Brown

1971

Director

The Rainbow Bear

The Rainbow Bear

1970

Director

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

1969

Director

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

1969

Director

The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant

The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant

1968

Director

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

1968

Director

You're in Love, Charlie Brown

You're in Love, Charlie Brown

1967

Director

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

1966

Director

Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

1966

Director

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

1965

Director

Energetically Yours

Energetically Yours

1957

Director

The Dragon Slayer

The Dragon Slayer

1956

Director

Writing2

This Is America, Charlie Brown

This Is America, Charlie Brown

1988

Writer

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

1979

Adaptation

Art1

The Rainbow Bear

The Rainbow Bear

1970

Art Designer

Crew1

NBC: The First Fifty Years

NBC: The First Fifty Years

1976

Creative Consultant

Editing1

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1938

Editor