Bill Melendez
- Known for
- Visual Effects
- Born
- November 15, 1916
- Died
- September 2, 2008
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown 2015
as Self (archive footage)
The Peanuts Movie 2015
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
The One and Only June Foray 2013
as Self
Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days 2011
as Snoopy/Woodstock, Director, Producer
Peanuts - 1960's Collection 2009
Director, Producer
A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas 2008
as Self
We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown 2008
as Self
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story 2008
as Himself
Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic 2008
as Self
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown 2006
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown 2003
as Snoopy / Spike (voice), Director, Producer
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes 2003
as Himself
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown 2003
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales 2002
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
A Charlie Brown Valentine 2002
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' 2001
as Self, Director, Animation
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown 2000
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer, Director
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! 1997
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown 1996
as Snoopy (voice), Producer
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! 1994
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
Frosty Returns 1992
Director, Producer
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown 1992
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
Cool World 1992
Animation
Snoopy's Reunion 1991
as Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice), Producer
Why, Charlie Brown, Why? 1990
as Snoopy / Woodstock, Producer
Two Daddies? 1989
Director
Cathy's Valentine 1989
Producer
Cathy's Last Resort 1988
Producer
The Mayflower Voyagers 1988
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown 1988
as Spike (voice) (uncredited), Producer
Snoopy: The Musical 1988
as Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
Cathy 1987
Producer
What Next, Charlie Brown 1987
as Snoopy (voice)
It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown 1986
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown 1986
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Director, Producer
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 1985
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
Happily Ever After 1985
Director
The Romance of Betty Boop 1985
Producer, Director
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown 1985
as Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice), Producer, Director
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown 1984
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer, Director
Garfield on the Town 1983
Producer
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? 1983
as Woodstock/Snoopy, Director, Producer
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown 1983
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Director, Producer
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? 1983
as Snoopy (voice), Producer
Here Comes Garfield 1982
Producer
A Charlie Brown Celebration 1982
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
- The Stan Freberg Federal Budget Review
The Stan Freberg Federal Budget Review 1982
Animation
No Man's Valley 1981
Director, Producer
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown 1981
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
It's Magic, Charlie Brown 1981
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown 1980
as Snoopy (voice), Producer
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) 1980
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown 1980
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 1979
Director, Adaptation
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown 1979
as Snoopy (voice), Producer
Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown 1979
Animation Director
Charlie Brown Clears the Air 1979
Director
It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown 1979
as Snoopy, Director
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown 1978
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
Tooth Brushing 1978
as Snoopy, Director
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown 1977
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown 1977
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
NBC: The First Fifty Years 1976
Creative Consultant
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown 1976
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown 1976
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Animation Director
Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done 1975
Director
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown 1975
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown 1975
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus 1974
Director, Producer
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown 1974
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown 1974
as Snoopy/Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 1973
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer, Director
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown 1973
as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited), Producer, Director
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown 1972
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer, Director
Snoopy, Come Home 1972
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
Babar Comes to America 1971
Director, Producer
Play It Again, Charlie Brown 1971
as Snoopy (voice), Producer, Director
The Rainbow Bear 1970
Art Designer, Animation, Producer, Director
A Boy Named Charlie Brown 1969
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown 1969
as Snoopy, Director, Producer
The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant 1968
Director, Producer
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown 1968
as Snoopy, Executive Producer, Director
You're in Love, Charlie Brown 1967
as Snoopy (voice), Director
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 1966
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
Charlie Brown's All-Stars! 1966
as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited), Director, Producer
A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
A Boy Named Charlie Brown 1963
as Snoopy (voice), Animation Director
Energetically Yours 1957
Director
The Dragon Slayer 1956
Director
Ballet-Oop 1954
Animation
- Horizons of Hope
Horizons of Hope 1954
Animation
It's Everybody's Business 1954
Animation
Madeline 1952
Animation
Bungled Bungalow 1951
Animation
Bushy Hare 1950
Animation
Gerald McBoing-Boing 1950
Animation
Trouble Indemnity 1950
Animation
Spellbound Hound 1950
Animation
A Ham in a Role 1949
Animation
Holiday for Drumsticks 1949
Animation
Riff Raffy Daffy 1948
Animation
Odor of the Day 1948
Animation
Dough Ray Me-ow 1948
Animation
Bone Sweet Bone 1948
Animation
Mexican Joyride 1947
Animation
The Big Snooze 1946
Animation
The Great Piggy Bank Robbery 1946
Animation
Baby Bottleneck 1946
Animation
Book Revue 1946
Animation
Wagon Heels 1945
Animation
Draftee Daffy 1945
Animation
Falling Hare 1943
Animation
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1938
Editor
Credits from TMDB.