Bill Melendez
Born November 15, 1916 (Age: 109)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
The Peanuts Movie
2015
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (archive sound)
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Age: 98
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
2005
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as Himself
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Age: 88
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
2002
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 86
A Charlie Brown Valentine
2002
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as Snoopy (voice)
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Age: 85
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
2000
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 83
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
1997
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 80
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown!
1996
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as Snoopy (voice)
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Age: 79
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
1992
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 76
Snoopy's Reunion
1991
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as Snoopy / Snoopy's Brothers and Sisters (voice)
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Age: 74
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
1990
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as Snoopy / Woodstock
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Age: 73
The Mayflower Voyagers
1988
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 71
It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
1988
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as Spike (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 71
Snoopy: The Musical
1988
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as Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 71
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
1985
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 68
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
1985
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as Snoopy / Spike / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 68
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
1981
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 64
It's Magic, Charlie Brown
1981
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 64
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
1980
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as Snoopy (voice)
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Age: 63
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
1980
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 63
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
1980
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 63
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown!
1978
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as Snoopy (voice)
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Age: 61
Tooth Brushing
1978
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as Snoopy
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Age: 61
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
1977
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as Snoopy / Woodstock
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Age: 60
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
1976
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice)
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Age: 59
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
1974
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 57
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
1974
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as Snoopy/Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 57
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
1973
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as Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 57
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
1973
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as Snoopy (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 56
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
1969
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as Snoopy (voice)
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Age: 53
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
1969
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as Snoopy
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Age: 52
A Charlie Brown Christmas
1965
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as Snoopy (voice)
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Age: 49
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
1963
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as Snoopy (voice)
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Age: 47