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
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Cool World
Bungled Bungalow
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Wagon Heels
Trouble Indemnity
A Charlie Brown Valentine
Spellbound Hound

Top Movie Credits

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Editor
The Peanuts Movie Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
A Charlie Brown Christmas Producer
Cool World Animation
Bungled Bungalow Animation
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Producer
Wagon Heels Animation
Trouble Indemnity Animation
A Charlie Brown Valentine Producer
Spellbound Hound Animation