Charles M. Schulz
Born: 1922-11-26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Died: 2000-02-12
Known For: Writing
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).
Filmography
2025
- Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical ... (Characters)
- A Charlie Brown Christmas ... (Writer)
2024
- Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin ... (Characters)
- Camp Snoopy ... (Characters)
- Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity as Self (archive footage)
2023
- Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie ... (Characters)
2022
- Snoopy Presents: It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown ... (Characters)
- Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), with Love ... (Characters)
- Snoopy Presents: Lucy's School ... (Characters)
2021
- The Snoopy Show ... (Characters)
- Who Are You, Charlie Brown? as Self - Creator of Peanuts (archive footage)
- Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne ... (Characters)
2019
- Snoopy in Space: The Search for Life ... (Characters)
- Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10 as Self (archive footage)
2016
- Peanuts by Shulz Happy Holidays ... (Creator)
- Peanuts Lucy & Friends ... (Creator)
2015
- The Peanuts Movie ... (Characters)
- It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown as Self (archive footage)
2014
- Peanuts by Schulz ... (Writer)
2011
- Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown ... (Characters)
- Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days ... (Writer)
2010
- Snoopy's Home Ice: The Story of the Redwood Empire Ice Arena as Himself (archive footage)
2009
- Peanuts - 1960's Collection ... (Writer)
- Peanuts - 1970's Collection Vol 1 ... (Director)
2008
- Peanuts Motion Comics ... (Comic Book)
2007
- Good Ol' Charles Schulz as Self (archive footage)
2006
- He's a Bully, Charlie Brown ... (Creator)
2003
- I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown ... (Creator)
- Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
2002
- A Charlie Brown Valentine ... (Writer)
- Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales ... (Writer)
2001
2000
- It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years as Self
- An Enduring Classic: Peanuts Creator Charles Schulz as Himself (archive footage)
1997
- It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! ... (Writer)
1996
- It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown! ... (Creator)
1994
- You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! ... (Screenplay)
1992
- It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
1991
- Snoopy's Reunion ... (Writer)
1990
- Why, Charlie Brown, Why? ... (Writer)
- You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown! as Self
1988
- It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown ... (Creator)
- The Mayflower Voyagers ... (Writer)
- Snoopy: The Musical ... (Creator)
- This Is America, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
1986
- Happy New Year, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown ... (Characters)
1985
- Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown as Self
1984
- It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown ... (Creator)
1983
- The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show ... (Writer)
- It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown ... (Creator)
- Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? ... (Writer)
- What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? ... (Writer)
1982
- A Charlie Brown Celebration as Self (uncredited)
1981
- It's Magic, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- The Big Stuffed Dog ... (Teleplay)
- Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
1980
- Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) ... (Writer)
- She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- The Fantastic Funnies as Himself - Cartoonist
1979
- Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown as Himself
- You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- Charlie Brown Clears the Air ... (Writer)
- It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
1978
- Tooth Brushing ... (Writer)
- What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown! ... (Writer)
- Snoopy's Musical on Ice as Self
1977
- Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
1976
- It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown as Self
1975
- Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown ... (Creator)
1974
- It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
1973
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving ... (Creator)
- There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown ... (Original Series Creator)
1972
- Snoopy, Come Home ... (Comic Book)
- You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
1971
- Play It Again, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
1969
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown ... (Creator)
1968
- He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown ... (Creator)
1967
- You're in Love, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
1966
- It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown ... (Writer)
- Charlie Brown's All-Stars! ... (Creator)
1965
- A Charlie Brown Christmas ... (Writer)
1963
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown as Self