Charles M. Schulz

Biography

Charles Monroe Schulz standing in at 5' 11½" (1.82 m) was born on November 26, 1922 (Sagittarius) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, nicknamed Sparky, was an American cartoonist, writer and producer best known for the comic strip "Peanuts" (which featured the characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy, among others) and several movies and tv shows like The Peanuts Movie (2015), The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show (1983), It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966), Snoopy - Come Home (1972), A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973). He is widely regarded as one of the most influential cartoonists of all time. He died in his sleep at about 9:45 pm on February 12, 2000 in Santa Rosa, California, USA. He was suffering from colon cancer, with which he was diagnosed in November 1999. He also had Parkinson's disease. He left behind 5 children Craig Schulz, Meredith Hodges, Amy Schulz, Monte Schulz, Jill Schulz and his latest wife of 27 years Jean Schulz (m. 1973–2000) which she passed away there after in 2000. He had a prior marriage to Joyce Halverson (m. 1951–1972).

Known for

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

June 25, 2021

Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10

May 18, 2019

A Charlie Brown Celebration

May 24, 1982

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

December 31, 1963

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown

November 30, 2015

An Enduring Classic: Peanuts Creator Charles Schulz

September 12, 2000

It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown

May 14, 1985

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

December 6, 2001

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown

January 9, 1976

Snoopy's Home Ice: The Story of the Redwood Empire Ice Arena

January 1, 2010

Acting roles

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2024	Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity	Self (archive footage)
2021	Who Are You, Charlie Brown?	Self - Creator of Peanuts (archive footage)
2019	Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10	Self (archive footage)
2015	It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown	Self (archive footage)
2010	Snoopy's Home Ice: The Story of the Redwood Empire Ice Arena	Himself (archive footage)
2007	Good Ol' Charles Schulz	Self (archive footage)
2001	The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'	Self
2000	An Enduring Classic: Peanuts Creator Charles Schulz	Himself (archive footage)
2000	Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years	Self
1999	Bird by Bird with Annie: A Film Portrait of Writer Anne Lamott	Self
1990	You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!: Celebrating 40 Years in the Comics and 25 Years on Television	Self
1985	It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown	Self - Host
1982	A Charlie Brown Celebration	Self (uncredited)
1979	Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown	Himself
1978	Snoopy's Musical on Ice	Self
1976	Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown	Self
1963	A Boy Named Charlie Brown	Himself

Credits

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2024	Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin	Characters
2023	Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie	Characters
2022	Snoopy Presents: It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown	Characters
2022	Snoopy Presents: Lucy's School	Characters
2021	The Snoopy Show	Characters
2021	Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne	Characters
2021	Who Are You, Charlie Brown?	Creator
2019	Snoopy in Space	Characters
2016	Peanuts Lucy & Friends	Creator
—	It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	Play It Again, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	You're in Love, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown!	Creator
—	There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	Untitled Peanuts Feature Film	Characters
—	Snoopy's Reunion	Creator
—	Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!	Creator
—	Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales	Creator
—	Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown	Creator
—	It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown	Creator
2024	Camp Snoopy	Characters
2022	Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With Love	Characters
2016	Peanuts	Creator
2015	The Peanuts Movie	Characters
2011	Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days	Writer
2009	Peanuts - 1960's Collection	Writer
2009	Peanuts - 1970's Collection Vol 1	Director
2008	Peanuts Motion Comics	Comic Book
2006	He's a Bully, Charlie Brown	Creator
2003	I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown	Creator
2003	Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown	Writer
2002	Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales	Writer
2002	Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales	Creator
2001	The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'	Creator
2000	It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown	Writer
1997	It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!	Writer
1994	You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!	Story
1994	You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!	Screenplay
1992	It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown	Writer
1992	It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown	Creator
1992	It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown	Writer
1991	Snoopy's Reunion	Writer
1990	Why, Charlie Brown, Why?	Writer
1988	The Mayflower Voyagers	Writer
1988	This Is America, Charlie Brown	Writer
1988	This Is America, Charlie Brown	Creator
1988	This Is America, Charlie Brown	Creator
1988	It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown	Writer
1988	It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown	Creator
1988	It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown	Executive Producer
1988	Snoopy: The Musical	Creator
1986	Happy New Year, Charlie Brown	Writer
1986	Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown	Characters
1986	It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown	Writer
1986	It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown	Executive Producer
1985	You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown	Writer
1985	Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown	Writer
1984	It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown	Creator
1984	It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown	Writer
1983	The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show	Writer
1983	The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show	Creator
1983	It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown	Writer
1983	It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown	Creator
1983	Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?	Writer
1983	Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?	Creator
1983	What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?	Writer
1983	What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?	Creator
1982	A Charlie Brown Celebration	Writer
1981	It's Magic, Charlie Brown	Writer
1981	Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown	Writer
1981	The Big Stuffed Dog	Teleplay
1981	The Big Stuffed Dog	Story
1980	Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)	Writer
1980	She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown	Writer
1980	Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown	Writer
1979	You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown	Writer
1979	It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown	Writer
1979	Charlie Brown Clears the Air	Writer
1978	Tooth Brushing	Writer
1977	Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown	Writer
1977	It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown	Writer
1976	It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown	Writer
1975	Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown	Writer
1975	Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown	Creator
1974	It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown	Writer
1974	It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown	Creator
1974	It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown	Writer
1974	It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown	Creator
1973	A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving	Creator
1973	A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving	Writer
1973	There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown	Writer
1972	Snoopy, Come Home	Screenplay
1972	Snoopy, Come Home	Comic Book
1972	You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown	Writer
1972	You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown	Creator
1971	Play It Again, Charlie Brown	Writer
1971	Play It Again, Charlie Brown	Creator
1969	A Boy Named Charlie Brown	Writer
1969	It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown	Writer
1969	It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown	Creator
1968	He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown	Creator
1968	He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown	Writer
1967	You're in Love, Charlie Brown	Writer
1966	It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown	Writer
1966	Charlie Brown's All-Stars!	Creator
1966	Charlie Brown's All-Stars!	Writer
1965	A Charlie Brown Christmas	Writer
1965	Peanuts	Writer
1965	Peanuts	Creator
1963	A Boy Named Charlie Brown	Executive Producer