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Bill Melendez

Bill Melendez

Director & actor · born 15 November 1916 · Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

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.

Where to start: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965).

As director 48

As actor 59

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Bill Melendez movie?

By viewer score, A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) at 7.7/10.

What are Bill Melendez’s most popular movies?

The Peanuts Movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas.

How many movies has Bill Melendez made?

107 films on TMDB, 48 as director, 59 as actor.

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