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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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 'Animation, Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 1997
Poster of It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez was 79 in It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1996
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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1994
Poster of Frosty Returns
Frosty Returns
Bill Melendez was 76 in Frosty Returns as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1992
Poster of Snoopy's Reunion
Snoopy's Reunion
Bill Melendez was 74 in Snoopy's Reunion as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Two Daddies?
Two Daddies?
Bill Melendez was 72 in Two Daddies? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1989
Poster of Cathy's Valentine
Cathy's Valentine
Bill Melendez was 72 in Cathy's Valentine as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 1988
Poster of Snoopy: The Musical
Snoopy: The Musical
Bill Melendez was 71 in Snoopy: The Musical as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1988
Poster of Cathy
Cathy
Bill Melendez was 70 in Cathy as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1985
Poster of Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After
Bill Melendez was 68 in Happily Ever After as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1983
Poster of Here Comes Garfield
Here Comes Garfield
Bill Melendez was 65 in Here Comes Garfield as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 1978
Poster of Tooth Brushing
Tooth Brushing
Bill Melendez was 61 in Tooth Brushing as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1972
Poster of Snoopy, Come Home
Snoopy, Come Home
Bill Melendez was 55 in Snoopy, Come Home as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1971
Poster of The Rainbow Bear
The Rainbow Bear
Bill Melendez was 53 in The Rainbow Bear as 'Director, Producer, Art Designer, Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1963
Poster of Energetically Yours
Energetically Yours
Bill Melendez was 40 in Energetically Yours as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1957
Poster of The Dragon Slayer
The Dragon Slayer
Bill Melendez was 39 in The Dragon Slayer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1956
Poster of Ballet-Oop
Ballet-Oop
Bill Melendez was 37 in Ballet-Oop as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of Madeline
Madeline
Bill Melendez was 36 in Madeline as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1952
Poster of Bushy Hare
Bushy Hare
Bill Melendez was 34 in Bushy Hare as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1949
Poster of Riff Raffy Daffy
Riff Raffy Daffy
Bill Melendez was 32 in Riff Raffy Daffy as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1948
Poster of Dough Ray Me-ow
Dough Ray Me-ow
Bill Melendez was 31 in Dough Ray Me-ow as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1948
Poster of Bone Sweet Bone
Bone Sweet Bone
Bill Melendez was 31 in Bone Sweet Bone as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1948
Poster of Mexican Joyride
Mexican Joyride
Bill Melendez was 31 in Mexican Joyride as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1947
Poster of The Big Snooze
The Big Snooze
Bill Melendez was 29 in The Big Snooze as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1946
Poster of Baby Bottleneck
Baby Bottleneck
Bill Melendez was 29 in Baby Bottleneck as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1946
Poster of Book Revue
Book Revue
Bill Melendez was 29 in Book Revue as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 1946
Poster of Wagon Heels
Wagon Heels
Bill Melendez was 28 in Wagon Heels as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1945
Poster of Falling Hare
Falling Hare
Bill Melendez was 26 in Falling Hare as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938

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'.
TV Show Released: 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, Producer, Writer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1983
Poster of The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
Bill Melendez was 40+ in The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show as 'Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1956