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 ·It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brownas Self (archive footage)
- 2015 ·The Peanuts Movieas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
- 2013 ·The One and Only June Forayas Self
- 2012 ·Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogulas Himself (Archive Footage)
- 2008 ·Peanuts Motion Comicsas Snoopy (voice)
- 2008 ·A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmasas Self
- 2008 ·We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brownas Self
- 2008 ·Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Storyas Himself
- 2008 ·Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classicas Self
- 2006 ·He's a Bully, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 2005 ·Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlinas Himself
- 2003 ·I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Spike (voice)
- 2003 ·Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunesas Himself
- 2003 ·Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 2002 ·Charlie Brown's Christmas Talesas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 2002 ·A Charlie Brown Valentineas Snoopy (voice)
- 2001 ·The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'as Self
- 2000 ·It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1997 ·It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1996 ·It's Spring Training, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 1994 ·You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1992 ·It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1991 ·Snoopy's Reunionas Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)
- 1990 ·Why, Charlie Brown, Why?as Snoopy / Woodstock
- 1988 ·This Is America, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1988 ·This Is America, Charlie Brownas Spike (voice)
- 1988 ·It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brownas Spike (voice) (uncredited)
- 1988 ·Snoopy: The Musicalas Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1987 ·What Next, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 1986 ·Happy New Year, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1986 ·It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1985 ·You're a Good Man, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1985 ·Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)
- 1984 ·It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1983 ·The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Showas Snoopy (voice)
- 1983 ·What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?as Woodstock/Snoopy
- 1983 ·It's an Adventure, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1983 ·Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?as Snoopy (voice)
- 1982 ·A Charlie Brown Celebrationas Snoopy (voice)
- 1981 ·Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1981 ·It's Magic, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1980 ·Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 1980 ·Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1980 ·She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1979 ·You're the Greatest, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 1979 ·It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brownas Snoopy
- 1978 ·What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown!as Snoopy (voice)
- 1978 ·Tooth Brushingas Snoopy
- 1977 ·It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1977 ·Race for Your Life, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock
- 1976 ·It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1976 ·Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1975 ·You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1975 ·Be My Valentine, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1974 ·It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1973 ·A Charlie Brown Thanksgivingas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1973 ·There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
- 1972 ·You're Not Elected, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- 1972 ·Snoopy, Come Homeas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- 1971 ·Play It Again, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 1969 ·A Boy Named Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 1969 ·It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brownas Snoopy
- 1968 ·He's Your Dog, Charlie Brownas Snoopy
- 1967 ·You're in Love, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 1966 ·It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)
- 1966 ·Charlie Brown's All-Stars!as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
- 1965 ·A Charlie Brown Christmasas Snoopy (voice)
- 1963 ·A Boy Named Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice)