Bill Melendez
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 | Visual Effects |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.1756 |
| Birthday | 1916-11-15 |
| Place of Birth | Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico |
| Also Known As | J.C. Melendez, J.C. Meléndez, José Cuauhtémoc Melendez, William Melendez, José Cuauhtémoc Meléndez, |
1997
It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
5.9/17
Linus is planning a birthday party. While trying out his new in-line skates in the neighborhood park, he meets a nice little girl with a beautiful sin...
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It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
2002
A Charlie Brown Valentine
6.289/57
Lovesick Charlie Brown hopes – still – to get a valentine from the Little Red-Haired Girl, as does Sally from Linus, Lucy from Schroeder and Peppermin...
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A Charlie Brown Valentine
1976
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
0/0
A 25th anniversary tribute to the "Peanuts" comic strip.
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Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
1992
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
6.207/123
As the holiday season rolls around and all the Peanuts gang are getting ready for it. Whether it be Charlie Brown struggling to raise money for his gi...
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It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
2003
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
5.925/60
All Rerun wants from Santa is a dog, but his mother won't let him have one. Spending time with Snoopy provides the perfect pick-me-up. But when Snoopy...
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I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
1972
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
6.764/55
With the school election looming, Linus is talked into running for school president. With Lucy and Charlie Brown as his campaign manager and Snoopy an...
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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
1965
A Charlie Brown Christmas
7.692/812
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he becom...
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
1994
You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
6.3/20
The Peanuts Gang competes in a punt, pass and kick contest. The winner gets a new bicycle and a trip to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Snoopy coaches the...
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You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
1966
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
7.505/469
Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits...
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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
1974
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
6.6/89
Charlie Brown, Linus and the entire Peanuts gang are off on a lively Easter egg hunt. They suspect they've spotted the Easter Bunny … but the trouble...
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It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
1983
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
6.7/29
Linus has to break devastating news, his father has a new job and has to relocate his family. Charlie Brown and the gang make their goodbyes and prepa...
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Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
1985
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
7.121/33
After Snoopy displays his usual level of courage and runs away from his sentry duty, he happens to run into a beautiful female. Smitten, he decides to...
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Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
1975
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
6.235/34
Peppermint Patty and Charlie Brown participate in a challenging motocross race. Throughout the event, they encounter crashes, mud traps and the Masked...
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You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
1981
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
6.1/32
After Charlie Brown spots a girl briefly shown in a sports event broadcasting, he is smitten enough to go in search of her with the help of Linus. Unf...
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Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
1977
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
6.039/38
For his school Homecoming, Charlie Brown is told that he will be escorting the Homecoming Queen to the dance, and is supposed to give her a traditiona...
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It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
1972
Snoopy, Come Home
7.1/168
When Snoopy receives a letter from his original owner Lila, he goes to visit her in the hospital while Charlie Brown and the gang are on the lookout f...
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Snoopy, Come Home
1981
It's Magic, Charlie Brown
6.7/58
When Snoopy turns Charlie Brown invisible in a magic act, he has trouble changing him back.
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It's Magic, Charlie Brown
2002
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
6.5/52
Tis the season for the cheer and charm of the Peanuts kids - and this delight special offers five segments full of unforgettable moments. Snoopy works...
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Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
1986
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
6.6/70
It's the night of Peppermint Patty’s New Year’s Eve bash, but Charlie Brown has to write a book report about War and Peace. Hoping to join the fun for...
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Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
1991
Snoopy's Reunion
7.103/34
Sensing that his canine companion is a bit down in the mouth, Charlie Brown organizes a Daisy Hill Puppy Farm reunion for Snoopy and his seven sibling...
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Snoopy's Reunion
2003
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
6.2/16
Angst-ridden Charlie Brown attempts to motivate his team, while Lucy in right field nettles poor Chuck into a nervous wreck. With their losses mountin...
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Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
1980
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
6.4/27
When the circus comes to town, Snoopy naturally pays a visit. There he falls for a beautiful poodle performing there. He soon runs away to join it. Wh...
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Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
1976
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
6.6/36
Charlie Brown's team is forced to play against Peppermint Patty's in their field that has been converted into a lush garden.
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It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
1963
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
6.714/7
This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts animated...
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown
1990
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
7.233/30
A new girl comes to the neighbourhood school and Linus is smitten with her. Unfortunately, she develops the symptoms of leukemia and must go to the ho...
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Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
1988
It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
4.9/17
Spike waves to a young woman driving a red pickup truck through the desert of Needles, California every day; it is the highlight of his day. In this c...
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It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
2015
The Peanuts Movie
6.986/1841
Born loser Charlie Brown’s ordinary winter is turned upside down when the Little Red-Haired Girl arrives at school. Determined to impress her, the ins...
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The Peanuts Movie
1966
Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
6.489/44
After their humiliating 999th defeat, Charlie Brown's whole baseball team quits on him. All seems lost...until Charlie Brown learns that his team can...
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Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
1968
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
7.1/53
When the gang loses patience with Snoopy's mischief, he suddenly finds himself back in obedience training. With a vengeance, Snoopy decides it's time...
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He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
1969
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
7/51
At camp, the boys find themselves consistently losing games to the girls. But their fortunes may change when Snoopy assumes the role of The Masked Mar...
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It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
1983
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
6.7/22
As they begin their journey home from their student exchange term, Charlie Brown and the gang find themselves sidetracked. They have severe car troubl...
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What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
1971
Play It Again, Charlie Brown
6.453/32
Through Lucy's meddling, Schroeder, the gifted pianist, is booked to play his toy piano for the P.T.A., though the audience may be expecting a rock co...
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Play It Again, Charlie Brown
2015
It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
7/7
A musical celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Christmas classic. Hosted by Kristen Bell.
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It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
1986
It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown
0/0
It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown is from the later phases of the Peanuts TV-special saga. Instead of concentrating on a single story (a la A Charlie...
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It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown
1978
Tooth Brushing
5.6/5
Charlie Brown leaves his appointment with his dentist armed with an instructional pamphlet on proper tooth brushing technique. He endeavors to practic...
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Tooth Brushing
1979
It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
5.8/9
Lucy van Pelt instructs Charlie Brown and Snoopy in the finer points of proper flossing technique for healthy teeth and gums.
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It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
1996
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
6.6/22
As springtime rolls around, Charlie Brown's team is performing the usual hopeless task of getting in shape for the new season. To improve the team's m...
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It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
1979
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
6.3/31
Charlie Brown, Marcie and Snoopy compete in the Junior Olympics' decathlon event.
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You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
1980
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
6.4/35
Peppermint Patty is in zealous training for a figure skating competition, but with no help from her grumpy coach, Snoopy. He growls coaching tips that...
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She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
1975
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
6.815/89
It's Valentine's Day again and Charlie Brown dreams the seemingly hopeless dream to receiving a valentine from anyone. All the while, the rest of the...
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Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
1969
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
7/198
Poor Charlie Brown. He can't fly a kite, and he always loses in baseball. Having his faults projected onto a screen by Lucy doesn't help him much eith...
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown
1977
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
6.71/112
The Peanuts gang, including Snoopy and Woodstock, have gone off to summer camp. After a few days of the usual activities, they all participate in a ri...
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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
1980
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
6.369/107
Charlie Brown, Linus, Peppermint Patty and Marcie travel to France as foreign exchange students. Also along is Snoopy and Woodstock. While everyone is...
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Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
1987
What Next, Charlie Brown
6/4
Compilation of 13 shorts from "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show"
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What Next, Charlie Brown
1973
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
7.296/302
Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when P...
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
1978
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown
6.9/32
Charlie Brown criticizes Snoopy for being too domesticated and soft. In response, Snoopy drifts into a dream where he imagines himself as a sled dog i...
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What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown
2006
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
6.786/21
Charlie Brown and a few of his friends attend a camp, and there they meet Joe Agate, a lying bully who offers to teach kids the game of Marbles withou...
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He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
2013
The One and Only June Foray
0/0
This film is about the life and times of legendary voice actress June Foray. From her beginnings as a child wanting to be an actress, to becoming one...
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The One and Only June Foray
1967
You're in Love, Charlie Brown
7.02/49
With the school year coming to a close, Charlie Brown is trying to work up the courage to meet his dream girl, whom he only knows as "The Little Red H...
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You're in Love, Charlie Brown
1973
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
6.1/22
Charlie Brown's last chance to salvage his grades seems doomed when he confuses a supermarket for an art gallery he has to do a paper on.
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There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
1985
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
6.9/38
Charlie Brown and his friends perform an adaptation of the original 1967 off-Broadway musical of the same title, featuring songs like Suppertime, Happ...
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
1988
Snoopy: The Musical
7.095/21
The animated adaption of the second stage musical based on the "Peanuts" comics strip, focusing on Snoopy.
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Snoopy: The Musical
1982
A Charlie Brown Celebration
6.7/24
Introduced by creator Charles M. Schulz, this special follows the Peanuts gang through a series of individual comic strip adaptations, including Peppe...
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A Charlie Brown Celebration
1983
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
6.143/28
This hour-long anthology presents six animated shorts, which include Charlie Brown spending two unexpectedly pleasant weeks at summer camp; Peppermint...
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It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
2003
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
8/2
A documentary on the Looney Tunes. Including interviews from people who worked on it, and their family.
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Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
2001
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
6.25/4
Now, years later, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Christmas favorite. Hosted by comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, this program i...
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The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
2000
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
7.6/27
Based on the legend of the Pied Piper, it stars Snoopy as the title character, who tries to rid the Peanuts' gang's hometown of mice by playing his co...
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It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
1984
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
6.7/24
Snoopy assumes the alter ego of insanely hot and charismatic dance machine Flashbeagle. Meanwhile, Sally pines for Linus and Lucy bosses everyone arou...
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It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
2008
A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas
6/2
A behind the scenes look at how A Charlie Brown Christmas was made.
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A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas
2008
We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
0/0
A documentary short detailing the making of the classic cartoon "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," and the particular pressure the creative team...
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We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
2008
Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic
0/0
Documentary on the making of the Peanuts Thanksgiving special.
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Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic
2008
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story
7/2
A documentary about the Fleischer brothers and how they revolutionized animation.
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Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story
1988
The Mayflower Voyagers
6/2
The Peanuts gang tells the story of the 1620 Mayflower voyage from England to the new world detailing the hardships they faced, how the Natives helped...
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The Mayflower Voyagers
1974
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
6.6/30
When Woodstock's fancy new nest disappears one afternoon, he turns to Snoopy for help. Adopting the guise of Sherlock Holmes (complete with cloak, dee...
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It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
2011
Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days
0/0
The newest collection of Peanuts stories celebrates everyone's favorite thing about a long, chilly winter: snow days! Peppermint Patty trains for a fi...
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