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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1997
A Charlie Brown Valentine
as Snoopy (voice)
2002
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1976
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1992
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Spike (voice)
2003
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1972
A Charlie Brown Christmas
as Snoopy (voice)
1965
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1994
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
1966
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1974
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
as Snoopy (voice)
1983
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)
1985
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1981
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1975
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1977
Snoopy, Come Home
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1972
It's Magic, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
1981
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
2002
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
1986
Snoopy's Reunion
as Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)
1991
