José Cuauhtémoc "Bill" Meléndez (November 15, 1916 – September 2, 2008) was a Mexican American character animator, film director, voice artist and producer, known for his cartoons for Walt Disney Productions (working on the four Disney films Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo and Bambi), Warner Bros. Cartoons, UPA, and most notably the Peanuts series, in which he also provided the voices of Snoopy and Woodstock.
Christmas specials credits
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) - Producer, Director
- Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus (1974) - Producer, Director
- The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show: "The Play" (1985) - Producer, Director
- It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992) - Producer, Director
- Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002) - Director
- I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003) - Producer, Director
Acting credits
| Production | Year | Character(s) |
|---|---|---|
| A Charlie Brown Christmas | 1965 | Snoopy |
| The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show: "The Play" | 1985 | Snoopy Woodstock |
| It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown | 1992 | Snoopy Woodstock |
| Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales | 2002 | Snoopy Woodstock |
| I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown | 2003 | Snoopy |
External links
- Bill Melendez at the Internet Movie Database