Bill Melendez
Visual Effects · Born 1916-11-15 · 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.
As cast
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown 2015
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The Peanuts Movie 2015
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The One and Only June Foray 2013
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Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul 2012
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A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas 2008
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We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown 2008
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Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story 2008
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Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic 2008
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He's a Bully, Charlie Brown 2006
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Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin 2005
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I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown 2003
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Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes 2003
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Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown 2003
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Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales 2002
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A Charlie Brown Valentine 2002
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The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' 2001
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It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown 2000
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It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! 1997
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It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown! 1996
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You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! 1994
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It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown 1992
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Snoopy's Reunion 1991
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Why, Charlie Brown, Why? 1990
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The Mayflower Voyagers 1988
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It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown 1988
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Snoopy: The Musical 1988
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What Next, Charlie Brown 1987
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Happy New Year, Charlie Brown 1986
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It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown 1986
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 1985
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Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown 1985
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It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown 1984
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What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? 1983
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It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown 1983
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Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? 1983
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A Charlie Brown Celebration 1982
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Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown 1981
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It's Magic, Charlie Brown 1981
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Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown 1980
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Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) 1980
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She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown 1980
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You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown 1979
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It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown 1979
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What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown! 1978
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Tooth Brushing 1978
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It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown 1977
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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown 1977
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It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown 1976
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Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown 1976
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You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown 1975
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Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown 1975
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It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown 1974
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It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown 1974
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 1973
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There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown 1973
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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown 1972
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Snoopy, Come Home 1972
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Play It Again, Charlie Brown 1971
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown 1969
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It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown 1969
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He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown 1968
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You're in Love, Charlie Brown 1967
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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 1966
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Charlie Brown's All-Stars! 1966
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown 1963
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As director
Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days 2011
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Peanuts - 1960's Collection 2009
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He's a Bully, Charlie Brown 2006
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I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown 2003
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Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown 2003
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A Charlie Brown Valentine 2002
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The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' 2001
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It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown 2000
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It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! 1997
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You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! 1994
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Frosty Returns 1993
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It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown 1992
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Two Daddies? 1989
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Happy New Year, Charlie Brown 1986
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Happily Ever After 1985
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The Romance of Betty Boop 1985
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Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown 1985
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It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown 1984
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What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? 1983
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It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown 1983
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A Charlie Brown Celebration 1982
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No Man's Valley 1981
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Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) 1980
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 1979
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It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown 1979
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Charlie Brown Clears the Air 1979
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What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown! 1978
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Tooth Brushing 1978
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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown 1977
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Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done 1975
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Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus 1974
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 1973
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There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown 1973
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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown 1972
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Snoopy, Come Home 1972
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Babar Comes to America 1971
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Play It Again, Charlie Brown 1971
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The Rainbow Bear 1970
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown 1969
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It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown 1969
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The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant 1968
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He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown 1968
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You're in Love, Charlie Brown 1967
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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 1966
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Charlie Brown's All-Stars! 1966
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965
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Energetically Yours 1957
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The Dragon Slayer 1956
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