Visual Effects
Bill Melendez
EN cinema · 113 credits
Born
15 November 1916
Died
2 September 2008 (aged 91)
Birthplace
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Also known as J.C. Melendez · J.C. Meléndez · José Cuauhtémoc Melendez · William Melendez · José Cuauhtémoc Meléndez
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
Filmography
The Peanuts Movie
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days
as Snoopy/Woodstock, Director, Producer
Peanuts - 1960's Collection
Producer, Director
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Spike (voice), Director, Producer
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
A Charlie Brown Valentine
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
as Self, Director, Animation
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer, Director
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Producer
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
Frosty Returns
Director, Producer
Cool World
Animation
Snoopy's Reunion
as Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice), Producer
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
as Snoopy / Woodstock, Producer
Two Daddies?
Director
Cathy's Valentine
Producer
It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
as Spike (voice) (uncredited), Producer
Snoopy: The Musical
as Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
The Mayflower Voyagers
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
Cathy's Last Resort
Producer
What Next, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice)
Cathy
Producer
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Director, Producer
It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice), Producer, Director
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
The Romance of Betty Boop
Producer, Director
Happily Ever After
Director
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer, Director
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
as Snoopy (voice), Producer
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
as Woodstock/Snoopy, Director, Producer
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer, Director
Garfield on the Town
Producer
A Charlie Brown Celebration
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
Here Comes Garfield
Producer
The Stan Freberg Federal Budget Review
1982
The Stan Freberg Federal Budget Review
Animation
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
It's Magic, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
No Man's Valley
Director, Producer
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Producer
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy, Director
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Producer
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Director, Adaptation
Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown
Animation Director
Tooth Brushing
as Snoopy, Director
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Animation Director
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
NBC: The First Fifty Years
Creative Consultant
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Producer
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy/Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
Director, Producer
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Director, Producer
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited), Producer, Director
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited), Producer, Director
Snoopy, Come Home
as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice), Director, Producer
Play It Again, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Producer, Director
Babar Comes to America
Director, Producer
The Rainbow Bear
Art Designer, Animation, Director, Producer
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy, Producer, Director
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy, Executive Producer, Director
The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant
Director, Producer
You're in Love, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Director
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited), Producer, Director
A Charlie Brown Christmas
as Snoopy (voice), Director, Producer
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
as Snoopy (voice), Animation Director
Ballet-Oop
Animation
Madeline
Animation
Bungled Bungalow
Animation
Bushy Hare
Animation
Gerald McBoing-Boing
Animation
Spellbound Hound
Animation
Trouble Indemnity
Animation
A Ham in a Role
Animation
Holiday for Drumsticks
Animation
Dough Ray Me-ow
Animation
Bone Sweet Bone
Animation
Riff Raffy Daffy
Animation
Odor of the Day
Animation
Mexican Joyride
Animation
The Big Snooze
Animation
Book Revue
Animation
Baby Bottleneck
Animation
Wagon Heels
Animation
Draftee Daffy
Animation
Falling Hare
Animation
