Biography
Vincent Anthony Guaraldi (né Dellaglio, July 17, 1928 – February 6, 1976) was an American jazz pianist best known for composing music for animated television adaptations of the Peanuts comic strip. His compositions for this series included their signature melody "Linus and Lucy" and the holiday standard "Christmas Time Is Here". He is also known for his performances on piano as a member of Cal Tjader's 1950s ensembles and for his own solo career. His 1962 composition "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" became a radio hit and won a Grammy Award in 1963 for Best Original Jazz Composition. He died of a sudden heart attack on February 6, 1976, at age 47, moments after concluding a nightclub performance in Menlo Park, California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vince Guaraldi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Cast Credits
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2015
The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2009
Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2009
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2001
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Character: Little Birdie Singer (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1973
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
Character: 'Joe Cool' Singer (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1973
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Character: Joe Cool Singer (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1972
Jazz Casual
Character: Self - Piano
TV • 1961
Crew
Crew Credits
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 2006
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
Role: Music
MOVIE • 2002
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1992
Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1979
Charlie Brown Clears the Air
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1979
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1976
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1976
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 1975
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1975
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 1974
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1974
Bicycles are Beautiful
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 1974
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Role: Musician
MOVIE • 1973
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 1973
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1973
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1972
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Role: Musician
MOVIE • 1972
Play It Again, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1971
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 1969
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1969