Portrait of Bill Melendez

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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Poster of Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days
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
Poster of Peanuts - 1960's Collection
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
Poster of He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
90 in He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 20 2006
Poster of I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
86 in Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Aug 29 2003
Poster of Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
Bill Melendez was
86 in Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Dec 08 2002
Poster of A Charlie Brown Valentine
A Charlie Brown Valentine
Bill Melendez was
85 in A Charlie Brown Valentine
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 14 2002
Poster of The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Bill Melendez was
85 in The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
as 'Director, Animation'.
Thu, Dec 06 2001
Poster of It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
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
Poster of You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
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
Poster of Frosty Returns
Frosty Returns
Bill Melendez was
76 in Frosty Returns
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Dec 01 1992
Poster of It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
76 in It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 27 1992
Poster of It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
75 in It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Snoopy's Reunion
Snoopy's Reunion
Bill Melendez was
74 in Snoopy's Reunion
as 'Producer'.
Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
Bill Melendez was
73 in Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Two Daddies?"
Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Two Daddies?"
Bill Melendez was
72 in Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Two Daddies?"
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 06 1989
Poster of Cathy's Valentine
Cathy's Valentine
Bill Melendez was
72 in Cathy's Valentine
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Feb 10 1989
Poster of Cathy's Last Resort
Cathy's Last Resort
Bill Melendez was
71 in Cathy's Last Resort
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of Cathy
Cathy
Bill Melendez was
70 in Cathy
as 'Producer'.
Fri, May 15 1987
Poster of Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
69 in Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Happily Ever After"
Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Happily Ever After"
Bill Melendez was
68 in Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Happily Ever After"
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 20 1985
Poster of The Romance of Betty Boop
The Romance of Betty Boop
Bill Melendez was
68 in The Romance of Betty Boop
as 'Producer, Director'.
Wed, Mar 20 1985
Poster of Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
68 in Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer, Director'.
Wed, Mar 20 1985
Poster of It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
67 in It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer, Director'.
Mon, Apr 16 1984
Poster of Garfield on the Town
Garfield on the Town
Bill Melendez was
66 in Garfield on the Town
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 28 1983
Poster of What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
Bill Melendez was
66 in What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
as 'Director'.
Mon, May 30 1983
Poster of It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
66 in It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, May 16 1983
Poster of Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
Bill Melendez was
66 in Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Feb 21 1983
Poster of Here Comes Garfield
Here Comes Garfield
Bill Melendez was
65 in Here Comes Garfield
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Oct 25 1982
Poster of A Charlie Brown Celebration
A Charlie Brown Celebration
Bill Melendez was
65 in A Charlie Brown Celebration
as 'Director'.
Mon, May 24 1982
Poster of No Man's Valley
No Man's Valley
Bill Melendez was
65 in No Man's Valley
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 23 1981
Poster of Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of It's Magic, Charlie Brown
It's Magic, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
64 in It's Magic, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Apr 28 1981
Poster of Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
63 in Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 24 1980
Poster of Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
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
Poster of She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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
Poster of You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
62 in You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Mar 19 1979
Poster of It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
62 in It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Charlie Brown Clears the Air
Charlie Brown Clears the Air
Bill Melendez was
62 in Charlie Brown Clears the Air
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
61 in What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 23 1978
Poster of Tooth Brushing
Tooth Brushing
Bill Melendez was
61 in Tooth Brushing
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
60 in Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Jul 03 1977
Poster of It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
59 in It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Mar 16 1976
Poster of Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
59 in Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Jan 09 1976
Poster of Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done
Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done
Bill Melendez was
59 in Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
58 in Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Jan 28 1975
Poster of Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
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
Poster of It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
57 in It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Feb 01 1974
Poster of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Bill Melendez was
57 in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
as 'Producer, Director'.
Tue, Nov 20 1973
Poster of There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
55 in You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sun, Oct 29 1972
Poster of Snoopy, Come Home
Snoopy, Come Home
Bill Melendez was
55 in Snoopy, Come Home
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Aug 09 1972
Poster of Babar Comes to America
Babar Comes to America
Bill Melendez was
54 in Babar Comes to America
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Sep 07 1971
Poster of Play It Again, Charlie Brown
Play It Again, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
54 in Play It Again, Charlie Brown
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sun, Mar 28 1971
Poster of The Rainbow Bear
The Rainbow Bear
Bill Melendez was
53 in The Rainbow Bear
as 'Art Designer, Animation, Producer, Director'.
Mon, Aug 24 1970
Poster of A Boy Named Charlie Brown
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
53 in A Boy Named Charlie Brown
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Dec 04 1969
Poster of It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant
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
Poster of He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of You're in Love, Charlie Brown
You're in Love, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
50 in You're in Love, Charlie Brown
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 12 1967
Poster of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
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
Poster of Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
Bill Melendez was
49 in Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Jun 08 1966
Poster of A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Bill Melendez was
49 in A Charlie Brown Christmas
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Dec 09 1965
Poster of A Boy Named Charlie Brown
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
47 in A Boy Named Charlie Brown
as 'Animation Director'.
Tue, Dec 31 1963
Poster of Energetically Yours
Energetically Yours
Bill Melendez was
40 in Energetically Yours
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 29 1957
Poster of The Dragon Slayer
The Dragon Slayer
Bill Melendez was
39 in The Dragon Slayer
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 01 1956
Poster of Ballet-Oop
Ballet-Oop
Bill Melendez was
37 in Ballet-Oop
as 'Animation'.
Thu, Feb 11 1954
Poster of It's Everybody's Business
It's Everybody's Business
Bill Melendez was
37 in It's Everybody's Business
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of Madeline
Madeline
Bill Melendez was
36 in Madeline
as 'Animation'.
Thu, Nov 27 1952
Poster of Bushy Hare
Bushy Hare
Bill Melendez was
34 in Bushy Hare
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Nov 18 1950
Poster of A Ham in a Role
A Ham in a Role
Bill Melendez was
33 in A Ham in a Role
as 'Animation'.
Tue, Dec 13 1949
Poster of Dough Ray Me-ow
Dough Ray Me-ow
Bill Melendez was
31 in Dough Ray Me-ow
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Aug 14 1948
Poster of Bone Sweet Bone
Bone Sweet Bone
Bill Melendez was
31 in Bone Sweet Bone
as 'Animation'.
Sat, May 22 1948
Poster of The Big Snooze
The Big Snooze
Bill Melendez was
29 in The Big Snooze
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Oct 05 1946
Poster of The Great Piggy Bank Robbery
The Great Piggy Bank Robbery
Bill Melendez was
29 in The Great Piggy Bank Robbery
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Jul 20 1946
Poster of Baby Bottleneck
Baby Bottleneck
Bill Melendez was
29 in Baby Bottleneck
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Mar 16 1946
Poster of Book Revue
Book Revue
Bill Melendez was
29 in Book Revue
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Jan 05 1946
Poster of Wagon Heels
Wagon Heels
Bill Melendez was
28 in Wagon Heels
as 'Animation'.
Wed, Jul 25 1945
Poster of Falling Hare
Falling Hare
Bill Melendez was
26 in Falling Hare
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Oct 30 1943
Poster of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Bill Melendez was
21 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
as 'Editor'.
Tue, Dec 21 1937

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Peanuts Motion Comics
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
Poster of This Is America, Charlie Brown
This Is America, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was
71+ in This Is America, Charlie Brown
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 21 1988
Poster of Garfield and Friends
Garfield and Friends
Bill Melendez was
71+ in Garfield and Friends
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1988
Poster of The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
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
Poster of Peanuts
Peanuts
Bill Melendez was
49+ in Peanuts
as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 09 1965
Poster of The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
Bill Melendez was
40+ in The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
as 'Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1956