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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2015
The Peanuts Movie
Character: Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
MOVIE • 2015
The One and Only June Foray
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2013
Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul
Character: Himself (Archive Footage)
MOVIE • 2012
Peanuts Motion Comics
Character: Snoopy (voice)
TV • 2008
A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2008
Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
Character: Snoopy (voice)
MOVIE • 2006
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2005
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
Character: Snoopy / Spike (voice)
MOVIE • 2003
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2003
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
Character: Snoopy (voice)
MOVIE • 2003
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
Character: Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
MOVIE • 2002
A Charlie Brown Valentine
Character: Snoopy (voice)
MOVIE • 2002
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2001
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
Character: Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
MOVIE • 2000
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
Character: Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
MOVIE • 1997
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown!
Character: Snoopy (voice)
MOVIE • 1996
Crew
Crew Credits
Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Peanuts - 1960's Collection
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2009
Peanuts - 1960's Collection
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2009
Peanuts Motion Comics
Role: Director
TV • 2008
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2006
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2003
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2003
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2003
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2003
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2002
A Charlie Brown Valentine
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2002
A Charlie Brown Valentine
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2002
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2001
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Role: Animation
MOVIE • 2001
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2000
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2000
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1997
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1997
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown!
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1996