Bill Melendez

Bill Melendez

  • Birthday: 11/15/1916
  • Deathday: 9/2/2008
  • Place of birth: Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
  • Fame for: Visual Effects
  • Also known as: J.C. Melendez, J.C. Meléndez, José Cuauhtémoc Melendez, William Melendez, José Cuauhtémoc Meléndez

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

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
Release date: 12/9/2003

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

Role(s): Snoopy / Spike (voice)

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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Release date: 10/29/1972

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

Role(s): Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)

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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Release date: 12/9/1965

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Role(s): Snoopy (voice)

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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Release date: 10/27/1966

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Role(s): Snoopy (voice)

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Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
Release date: 2/21/1983

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

Role(s): Snoopy (voice)

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