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Bill Melendez

Bio: 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

Born: Wed, Nov 15 1916

Birthplace: Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

Death: Tue, Sep 02 2008

Bill Melendez is 91 years old

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Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

Bill Melendez would have been no older than

91 in Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

as 'Director'.

Thu, Dec 01 2011

Peanuts - 1960's Collection

Bill Melendez would have been no older than

91 in Peanuts - 1960's Collection

as 'Director, Producer'.

Fri, Sep 18 2009

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

90 in He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer'.

Mon, Nov 20 2006

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

87 in I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer'.

Tue, Dec 09 2003

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

86 in Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer'.

Fri, Aug 29 2003

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

Bill Melendez was

86 in Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Dec 08 2002

A Charlie Brown Valentine

Bill Melendez was

85 in A Charlie Brown Valentine

as 'Director'.

Thu, Feb 14 2002

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

Bill Melendez was

85 in The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

as 'Animation, Director'.

Thu, Dec 06 2001

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

83 in It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer, Director'.

Tue, Sep 12 2000

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

Bill Melendez was

80 in It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

as 'Director, Producer'.

Tue, Aug 05 1997

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

Bill Melendez was

77 in You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

as 'Director, Producer'.

Tue, Jan 18 1994

Frosty Returns

Bill Melendez was

76 in Frosty Returns

as 'Director, Producer'.

Tue, Dec 01 1992

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

76 in It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer'.

Fri, Nov 27 1992

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

75 in It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Wed, Jan 01 1992

Snoopy's Reunion

Bill Melendez was

74 in Snoopy's Reunion

as 'Producer'.

Wed, May 01 1991

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

Bill Melendez was

73 in Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Mar 16 1990

Two Daddies?

Bill Melendez was

72 in Two Daddies?

as 'Director'.

Sat, May 06 1989

Cathy's Valentine

Bill Melendez was

72 in Cathy's Valentine

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Feb 10 1989

Cathy's Last Resort

Bill Melendez was

71 in Cathy's Last Resort

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Nov 11 1988

It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

71 in It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Tue, Sep 27 1988

Cathy

Bill Melendez was

70 in Cathy

as 'Producer'.

Fri, May 15 1987

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

69 in Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer'.

Wed, Jan 01 1986

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

68 in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Wed, Nov 06 1985

Happily Ever After

Bill Melendez was

68 in Happily Ever After

as 'Director'.

Sun, Oct 20 1985

The Romance of Betty Boop

Bill Melendez was

68 in The Romance of Betty Boop

as 'Producer, Director'.

Wed, Mar 20 1985

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

68 in Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer, Director'.

Wed, Mar 20 1985

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

67 in It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer, Director'.

Mon, Apr 16 1984

Garfield on the Town

Bill Melendez was

66 in Garfield on the Town

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Oct 28 1983

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

Bill Melendez was

66 in What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

as 'Director'.

Mon, May 30 1983

It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

66 in It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer, Director'.

Mon, May 16 1983

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

Bill Melendez was

66 in Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Feb 21 1983

Here Comes Garfield

Bill Melendez was

65 in Here Comes Garfield

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Oct 25 1982

A Charlie Brown Celebration

Bill Melendez was

65 in A Charlie Brown Celebration

as 'Director'.

Mon, May 24 1982

No Man's Valley

Bill Melendez was

65 in No Man's Valley

as 'Director'.

Mon, Nov 23 1981

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

64 in Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Oct 30 1981

It's Magic, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

64 in It's Magic, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Tue, Apr 28 1981

Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

63 in Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Oct 24 1980

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

Bill Melendez was

63 in Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)

as 'Director, Producer'.

Fri, May 30 1980

She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

63 in She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Feb 25 1980

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Bill Melendez was

62 in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

as 'Director, Adaptation'.

Sun, Apr 01 1979

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

62 in You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Mar 19 1979

It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

62 in It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown

as 'Director'.

Mon, Jan 01 1979

Charlie Brown Clears the Air

Bill Melendez was

62 in Charlie Brown Clears the Air

as 'Director'.

Mon, Jan 01 1979

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

61 in What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

as 'Director'.

Thu, Feb 23 1978

Tooth Brushing

Bill Melendez was

61 in Tooth Brushing

as 'Director'.

Sun, Jan 01 1978

It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

60 in It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Oct 24 1977

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

60 in Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer'.

Sun, Jul 03 1977

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

59 in It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Tue, Mar 16 1976

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

59 in Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown

as 'Animation Director'.

Fri, Jan 09 1976

Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done

Bill Melendez was

59 in Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done

as 'Director'.

Wed, Dec 17 1975

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

58 in You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Tue, Oct 28 1975

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

58 in Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Tue, Jan 28 1975

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

Bill Melendez was

58 in Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

as 'Director, Producer'.

Fri, Dec 06 1974

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

57 in It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Tue, Apr 09 1974

It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

57 in It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Feb 01 1974

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Bill Melendez was

57 in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

as 'Producer, Director'.

Tue, Nov 20 1973

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

56 in There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer, Director'.

Sun, Mar 11 1973

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

55 in You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer, Director'.

Sun, Oct 29 1972

Snoopy, Come Home

Bill Melendez was

55 in Snoopy, Come Home

as 'Director, Producer'.

Wed, Aug 09 1972

Babar Comes to America

Bill Melendez was

54 in Babar Comes to America

as 'Director, Producer'.

Tue, Sep 07 1971

Play It Again, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

54 in Play It Again, Charlie Brown

as 'Producer, Director'.

Sun, Mar 28 1971

The Rainbow Bear

Bill Melendez was

53 in The Rainbow Bear

as 'Director, Producer, Art Designer, Animation'.

Mon, Aug 24 1970

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

53 in A Boy Named Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer'.

Thu, Dec 04 1969

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

52 in It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer'.

Sat, Sep 27 1969

The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant

Bill Melendez was

51 in The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant

as 'Director'.

Mon, Oct 21 1968

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

51 in He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

as 'Executive Producer, Director'.

Wed, Feb 14 1968

You're in Love, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

50 in You're in Love, Charlie Brown

as 'Director'.

Mon, Jun 12 1967

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

49 in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer'.

Thu, Oct 27 1966

Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

Bill Melendez was

49 in Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

as 'Director, Producer'.

Wed, Jun 08 1966

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Bill Melendez was

49 in A Charlie Brown Christmas

as 'Director, Producer'.

Thu, Dec 09 1965

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

47 in A Boy Named Charlie Brown

as 'Animation Director'.

Tue, Dec 31 1963

Energetically Yours

Bill Melendez was

40 in Energetically Yours

as 'Director'.

Wed, May 29 1957

The Dragon Slayer

Bill Melendez was

39 in The Dragon Slayer

as 'Director'.

Thu, Mar 01 1956

Ballet-Oop

Bill Melendez was

37 in Ballet-Oop

as 'Animation'.

Thu, Feb 11 1954

It's Everybody's Business

Bill Melendez was

37 in It's Everybody's Business

as 'Animation'.

Fri, Jan 01 1954

Madeline

Bill Melendez was

36 in Madeline

as 'Animation'.

Thu, Nov 27 1952

Bushy Hare

Bill Melendez was

34 in Bushy Hare

as 'Animation'.

Sat, Nov 18 1950

A Ham in a Role

Bill Melendez was

33 in A Ham in a Role

as 'Animation'.

Tue, Dec 13 1949

Dough Ray Me-ow

Bill Melendez was

31 in Dough Ray Me-ow

as 'Animation'.

Sat, Aug 14 1948

Bone Sweet Bone

Bill Melendez was

31 in Bone Sweet Bone

as 'Animation'.

Sat, May 22 1948

The Big Snooze

Bill Melendez was

29 in The Big Snooze

as 'Animation'.

Sat, Oct 05 1946

The Great Piggy Bank Robbery

Bill Melendez was

29 in The Great Piggy Bank Robbery

as 'Animation'.

Sat, Jul 20 1946

Baby Bottleneck

Bill Melendez was

29 in Baby Bottleneck

as 'Animation'.

Sat, Mar 16 1946

Book Revue

Bill Melendez was

29 in Book Revue

as 'Animation'.

Sat, Jan 05 1946

Wagon Heels

Bill Melendez was

28 in Wagon Heels

as 'Animation'.

Wed, Jul 25 1945

Falling Hare

Bill Melendez was

26 in Falling Hare

as 'Animation'.

Sat, Oct 30 1943

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Bill Melendez was

21 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

as 'Editor'.

Fri, Jan 14 1938

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Peanuts Motion Comics

Bill Melendez would have been no older than

91 in Peanuts Motion Comics

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 2008

This Is America, Charlie Brown

Bill Melendez was

71+ in This Is America, Charlie Brown

as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 21 1988

Garfield and Friends

Bill Melendez was

71+ in Garfield and Friends

as 'Producer'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1988

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

Bill Melendez was

66+ in The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

as 'Director, Producer'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1983

Peanuts

Bill Melendez was

49+ in Peanuts

as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Thu, Dec 09 1965

The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show

Bill Melendez was

40+ in The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show

as 'Animation'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1956