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Bill Melendez

Visual Effects Born Nov 15, 1916 Died Sep 2, 2008 Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico 220 credits
220
Total Credits
2015
78 Years Career Span
44
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bill Melendez was a Mexican-American character animator, voice actor, film director, and producer. Born on November 15, 1916, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, he worked on various animated projects, including films for Walt Disney Productions and Warner Bros. Cartoons. Melendez provided voices for characters in the Peanuts series, including Snoopy and Woodstock. He directed several Peanuts television specials, including A Charlie Brown Christmas and What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?. Throughout his career, spanning over 60 years, Melendez accumulated 119 known credits. He passed away on September 2, 2008, at the age of 91.

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Career

Career overview

Bill Melendez was a character animator, voice actor, film director, and producer. He worked on several notable films, including Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, and Bambi, for Walt Disney Productions. Melendez also worked for Warner Bros. Cartoons, UPA, and was involved in the Peanuts series, where he provided the voices of Snoopy and Woodstock.

Throughout his career, spanning over 60 years, Melendez was involved in the production of numerous projects. He directed several Peanuts television specials, including A Charlie Brown Christmas and What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?. Melendez's work in the animation industry earned him recognition, with six Primetime Emmy Awards to his name.

Melendez's career was marked by his contributions to various animation studios and his work on several iconic films and television specials. His involvement in the Peanuts series, in particular, showcased his ability to bring beloved characters to life through his voice acting and direction.

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Known for

Film

The Peanuts Movie

as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)

Get Christie Love!

as Snoopy / Spike (voice)

Get Christie Love!

1974

Get Christie Love!

1974
Film

Cool World

1992

Garfield and Friends

1988

This Is America, Charlie Brown

as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)

This Is America, Charlie Brown

as Spike (voice)

This Is America, Charlie Brown

1988

This Is America, Charlie Brown

1988

This Is America, Charlie Brown

1988

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

as Snoopy (voice)

Frequent co-stars

Peter Robbins 5 shared titles
Sally Dryer 4 shared titles
Ann Altieri 4 shared titles
Christopher Shea 3 shared titles
Cathy Steinberg 3 shared titles
Keri Houlihan 2 shared titles
Jason Mendelson 2 shared titles
Geoffrey Ornstein 2 shared titles
Karen Mendelson 2 shared titles
Christopher DeFaria 2 shared titles

Career timeline

The Peanuts MovieIt's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
The One and Only June Foray
Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow DaysHappiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days · DirectorHappiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days · Producer
Peanuts - 1960's Collection · DirectorPeanuts - 1960's Collection · Producer
Peanuts Motion ComicsPeanuts Motion Comics · DirectorOut of the Inkwell: The Fleischer StoryPopcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving ClassicWe Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
He's a Bully, Charlie BrownHe's a Bully, Charlie Brown · DirectorHe's a Bully, Charlie Brown · Producer
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie BrownI Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown · DirectorI Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown · ProducerIrreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney TunesLucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
A Charlie Brown ValentineA Charlie Brown Valentine · DirectorA Charlie Brown Valentine · ProducerCharlie Brown's Christmas TalesCharlie Brown's Christmas Tales · Producer
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' · DirectorThe Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' · Animation
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie BrownIt's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown · ProducerIt's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown · Director
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! · DirectorIt Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! · Producer
It's Spring Training, Charlie BrownIt's Spring Training, Charlie Brown · Producer
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! · DirectorYou're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! · Producer
Cool World · AnimationIt's Christmastime Again, Charlie BrownIt's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown · DirectorIt's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown · ProducerFrosty Returns · Director
Snoopy's ReunionSnoopy's Reunion · Producer
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?Why, Charlie Brown, Why? · Producer
Cathy's Valentine · ProducerTwo Daddies? · Director
Garfield and Friends · ProducerThis Is America, Charlie BrownThis Is America, Charlie BrownThis Is America, Charlie Brown · DirectorThis Is America, Charlie Brown · Writer
Cathy · ProducerWhat Next, Charlie Brown
Happy New Year, Charlie BrownHappy New Year, Charlie Brown · DirectorHappy New Year, Charlie Brown · ProducerIt's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown
Happily Ever After · DirectorThe Romance of Betty Boop · ProducerThe Romance of Betty Boop · DirectorYou're a Good Man, Charlie BrownYou're a Good Man, Charlie Brown · Producer
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie BrownIt's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown · ProducerIt's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown · Director
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy ShowThe Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show · DirectorThe Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show · ProducerGarfield on the Town · ProducerIs This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
Here Comes Garfield · ProducerThe Stan Freberg Federal Budget Review · AnimationA Charlie Brown CelebrationA Charlie Brown Celebration · DirectorA Charlie Brown Celebration · Producer
It's Magic, Charlie BrownIt's Magic, Charlie Brown · ProducerSomeday You'll Find Her, Charlie BrownSomeday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown · ProducerNo Man's Valley · Director
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) · DirectorBon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) · ProducerLife Is a Circus, Charlie BrownLife Is a Circus, Charlie Brown · Producer
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe · DirectorThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe · AdaptationYou're the Greatest, Charlie BrownYou're the Greatest, Charlie Brown · ProducerCharlie Brown Clears the Air · Director
What a Nightmare, Charlie BrownWhat a Nightmare, Charlie Brown · DirectorWhat a Nightmare, Charlie Brown · ProducerTooth BrushingTooth Brushing · Director
Race for Your Life, Charlie BrownRace for Your Life, Charlie Brown · DirectorRace for Your Life, Charlie Brown · ProducerIt's Your First Kiss, Charlie BrownIt's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown · Producer
NBC: The First Fifty Years · Creative ConsultantIt's Arbor Day, Charlie BrownIt's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown · ProducerHappy Anniversary, Charlie BrownHappy Anniversary, Charlie Brown · Animation Director

Full Filmography

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

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Bill Melendez is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Peanuts Movie (2015), Get Christie Love! (1974), Get Christie Love! (1974), Get Christie Love! (1974).

When and where was Bill Melendez born?

Bill Melendez was born on November 15, 1916 in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. They passed away on September 2, 2008.

How many credits does Bill Melendez have?

Bill Melendez has accumulated over 220 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 2015.

What is Bill Melendez's background in cinema and television?

Bill Melendez was a Mexican-American character animator, voice actor, film director, and producer. Born on November 15, 1916, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, he worked on various animated projects, including films for Walt Disney Productions and Warner Bros. Cartoons. Melendez provided voices for characters in the Peanu...