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Actor
Bill Melendez
Visual Effects1916Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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.
Credits
119- 2015
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brownas Self (archive footage)Movie - 2015
The Peanuts Movieas Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)Movie - 2013
The One and Only June Forayas SelfMovie - 2011
Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Daysas Snoopy/Woodstock · Director · ProducerMovie - 2009
Peanuts - 1960's CollectionDirector · ProducerMovie - 2008
Peanuts Motion Comicsas Snoopy (voice) · 10 episodesTV show - 2008
A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmasas SelfMovie - 2008
We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brownas SelfMovie - 2008
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Storyas HimselfMovie - 2008
Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classicas SelfMovie - 2006
He's a Bully, Charlie Brownas Snoopy (voice) · Director · ProducerMovie - 2003
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brownas Snoopy / Spike (voice) · Director · ProducerMovie
