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Bill Melendez

Known for: Visual Effects

Biography: 1916-11-15

Deathday: 2008-09-02 (91 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 128

Movies 103

TV Shows 25

Director 23

Producer 14

self 12

Voice 1

Director

Bill Melendez

Biography

Filmography

all 128

Movies 103

TV Shows 25

Director 23

Producer 14

self 12

Voice 1

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown (2015)

The Peanuts Movie (2015)

The One and Only June Foray (2013)

Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul (2012)

Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days (2011)

Peanuts - 1960's Collection (2009)

Peanuts Motion Comics (2008)

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of a Charlie Brown Christmas (2008)

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of a Charlie Brown Christmas (2008)

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown (2008)

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic (2008)

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown (2006)

Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin (2005)

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes (2003)

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown (2003)

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002)

A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002)

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (2001)

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown (2000)

Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years (2000)

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! (1997)

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! (1994)

Frosty Returns (1992)

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992)

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown (1992)

Snoopy's Reunion (1991)

Why, Charlie Brown, Why? (1990)

You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!: Celebrating 40 Years in the Comics and 25 Years on Television (1990)

Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Two Daddies?" (1989)

Cathy's Valentine (1989)

Cathy's Last Resort (1988)

The Mayflower Voyagers (1988)

This Is America, Charlie Brown (1988)

It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown (1988)

Garfield and Friends (1988)

Snoopy: The Musical (1988)

Cathy (1987)

What Next, Charlie Brown (1987)

It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown (1986)

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1985)

Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Happily Ever After" (1985)

It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown (1985)

The Romance of Betty Boop (1985)

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985)

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984)

Garfield on the Town (1983)

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show (1983)

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? (1983)

It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown (1983)

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? (1983)

Here Comes Garfield (1982)

A Charlie Brown Celebration (1982)

No Man's Valley (1981)

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown (1981)

It's Magic, Charlie Brown (1981)

Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown (1980)

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) (1980)

She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown (1980)

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979)

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown (1979)

It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown (1979)

Charlie Brown Clears the Air (1979)

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown (1978)

Tooth Brushing (1978)

It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown (1977)

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977)

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown (1976)

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown (1976)

Known For
Visual Effects

Gender
Male

Birthday
1916-11-15

Deathday
2008-09-02 (91 years old)

Birth Name
José Luis Cuauhtémoc Meléndez

Birth Place
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

Children
Steven C. Melendez

Citizenships
Mexico, United States of America

Also Known As
J.C. Melendez, J.C. Meléndez, José Cuauhtémoc Melendez, William Melendez, José Cuauhtémoc Meléndez

Awards
Winsor McCay Award