A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Synopsis
This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts animated television specials, bringing together for the first time Schulz, animator Bill Melendez, producer Lee Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Don Sherwood
Narrator (voice)
Peter Robbins
Charlie Brown (voice)
Christopher Shea
Linus Van Pelt (voice)
Karen Mendelson
Lucy Van Pelt - Patty (voice)
Tracy Stratford
Lucy Van Pelt (singing voice)
Chris Doran
Schroeder / Shermy (voice)
Sally Dryer
Violet (voice)
Ann Altieri
Frieda (voice)
Geoffrey Ornstein
"Pig-Pen" (voice)
Bill Melendez
Snoopy (voice)
Charles M. Schulz
Self
Meredith Hodges
Self
Monte Schulz
Self
Craig Schulz
Self
Amy Schulz
Self
Sue Broadwell
Self
Willie Mays
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Mendelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Mendelson
- Original Score
- Vince Guaraldi
- Original Title
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Playhouse Pictures, United Feature Syndicate, The Coca-Cola Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Mendelson
Lee Mendelson
Vince Guaraldi
Sheldon Fay
Lee Mendelson, Charles M. Schulz
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Mendelson
Producer
Lee Mendelson
Writer
Sheldon Fay
Editor
Lee Mendelson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Boy Named Charlie Brown about?
This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts animated television specials, bringing together for the first time Schulz, animator Bill Melendez, producer Lee Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi.
Who directed A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
A Boy Named Charlie Brown was directed by Lee Mendelson.
Who stars in A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
The principal cast of A Boy Named Charlie Brown includes Don Sherwood, Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Karen Mendelson, Tracy Stratford.
When was A Boy Named Charlie Brown released and how long is it?
A Boy Named Charlie Brown was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Boy Named Charlie Brown was composed by Vince Guaraldi.