Lee Mendelson

Biography

Career Overview

Lee Mendelson has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work is anchored in the Peanuts Films universe with 4 titles. Signature works include Garfield and Friends, A Charlie Brown Valentine, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Production
Gender: male
Known Credits: 98
Birth Date: 1933-03-24 00:00:00
Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Peanuts Films (4 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Bill Melendez (5 collaborations)
Peter Robbins (3 collaborations)
Christopher Shea (2 collaborations)
Cathy Steinberg (2 collaborations)
Sally Dryer (2 collaborations)
Ann Altieri (2 collaborations)
Lorenzo Music (1 collaborations)
Gregg Berger (1 collaborations)
Thom Huge (1 collaborations)
Howard Morris (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (11 credits)
- The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Snoopy's Home Ice: The Story of the Redwood Empire Ice Arena
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Sibling Rivalry: Growing Up Van Pelt
  self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- A Charlie Brown Celebration
  Hat Seller (voice) (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- The Mike Douglas Show
  
  - Episode 32 (1977) ... Self actor actors
  
  1961
writing (9 credits)
- It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2015
- You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1990
- The Mayflower Voyagers
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1988
- This Is America, Charlie Brown
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  - The Music and Heroes of America (1989) ... writer writing
  
  - The Smithsonian and the Presidency (1989) ... writer writing
  
  - The Great Inventors (1989) ... writer writing
  
  - The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad (1989) ... writer writing
  
  - The NASA Space Station (1988) ... writer writing
  
  1988
- Wrinkles: In Need of Cuddles
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1986
- The Fantastic Funnies
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1980
- Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1979
- Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1976
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1963
production (68 credits)
- Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2011
- Peanuts - 1960's Collection
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2009
- He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2006
- I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2003
- Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2003
- Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2002
- A Charlie Brown Valentine
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2002
- The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2001
- It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2000
- It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1996
- You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1994
- It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1992
- Snoopy's Reunion
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1991
- Why, Charlie Brown, Why?
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1990
- You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1990
- Cathy's Valentine
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1989
- Cathy's Last Resort
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1988
- The Mayflower Voyagers
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1988
- This Is America, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - The Music and Heroes of America (1989) ... producer production
  
  - The Smithsonian and the Presidency (1989) ... producer production
  
  - The Great Inventors (1989) ... producer production
  
  - The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad (1989) ... producer production
  
  - The NASA Space Station (1988) ... producer production
  
  1988
- It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1988
- Garfield and Friends
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - The Ocean Blue (1994) ... producer production
  
  - The Monster Who Couldn't Scare Anybody (1994) ... producer production
  
  - Arbuckle the Invincible (1994) ... producer production
  
  - Horror Hostess (2) (1994) ... producer production
  
  - Newsworthy Wade (1994) ... producer production
  
  1988
- Snoopy: The Musical
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1988
- Cathy
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1987
- Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1986
- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1985
- The Romance of Betty Boop
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1985
- Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1985
- It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1984
- Garfield on the Town
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1983
- What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1983
- It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1983
- Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1983
- The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
  
  - Lucy Loves Schroeder (1983) ... producer production
  
  - It's That Team Spirit, Charlie Brown (1983) ... producer production
  
  - Chaos in the Classroom (1983) ... producer production
  
  - Snoopy's Football Career (1983) ... producer production
  
  - The Lost Ballpark (1983) ... producer production
  
  1983
- Here Comes Garfield
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1982
- A Charlie Brown Celebration
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1982
- No Man's Valley
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1981
- Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1981
- It's Magic, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1981
- Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1980
- Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1980
- The Fantastic Funnies
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1980
- She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1980
- Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1979
- Snoopy's Musical on Ice
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1978
- What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1978
- It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1977
- It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1976
- Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1976
- You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1975
- Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1975
- It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1974
- It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1974
- Bicycles are Beautiful
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1974
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1973
- There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1973
- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1973
- You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1972
- Babar Comes to America
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1971
- Play It Again, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1971
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1969
- It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1969
- He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1968
- You're in Love, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1967
- It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1966
- Charlie Brown's All-Stars!
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1966
- A Charlie Brown Christmas
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1965
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1963
- A Man Named Mays
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1963
crew (1 credits)
- Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2009
directing (9 credits)
- The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2001
- You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1990
- Wrinkles: In Need of Cuddles
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1986
- It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1985
- The Fantastic Funnies
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1980
- Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1979
- Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1976
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1963
- A Man Named Mays
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1963