Bill Melendez

Born: 1916-11-15

Birthplace: Hermosillo, 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.

Known For

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Peanuts Movie
Cool World
A Charlie Brown Christmas
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Frosty Returns
Happily Ever After
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

Top Movie Credits

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Editor
The Peanuts Movie Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
Cool World Animation
A Charlie Brown Christmas Producer
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Producer
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Director
Frosty Returns Producer
Happily Ever After Director
A Boy Named Charlie Brown Producer
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown Producer