Bill Melendez

José Cuauhtémoc "Bill" Melendez (November 15, 1916 – September 2, 2008) was an American animator, director, producer, and voice actor. Melendez is known for working on the Peanuts animated specials, as well as providing the voices of Snoopy and Woodstock. Before Peanuts, he previously worked as an animator for Walt Disney Productions, Warner Bros. Cartoons, and UPA.

Bill Melendez
Born
José Cuauhtémoc Melendez

(1916-11-15)November 15, 1916
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
DiedSeptember 2, 2008(2008-09-02) (aged 91)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Other namesC. Melendez
J.C. Melendez
William Melendez
Occupations
  • Animator
  • director
  • producer
  • voice actor
Years active1938–2006
Employers
  • Walt Disney Animation Studios (1935–1941)
  • Warner Bros. Cartoons (1941–1949)
  • UPA (1949–1953)
Notable workPeanuts animated specials
Spouse
Helen Melendez
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(m. 1940)​
Children2, including Steven C. Melendez

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 two Peanuts 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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