Bill Melendez

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

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic

Self

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes

Himself

Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin

Himself

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

Snoopy / Woodstock

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Snoopy (voice)

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Snoopy (voice)

Filmography

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

Year	TV Show	Role
2008	Peanuts Motion Comics	Snoopy (voice)
1988	This Is America, Charlie Brown	Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1988	This Is America, Charlie Brown	Spike (voice)
1983	The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show	Snoopy (voice)