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Charles M. Schulz

Charles M. Schulz

Writer · 1922–2000 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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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).

Wrote 78

2010s

  1. 2019
  2. 2015
  3. 2014
  4. 2011

    Happiness Is...Peanuts: Snow Days

    Writer

  5. Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown

    Characters

2000s

  1. 2009

    Peanuts - 1960's Collection

    Writer

  2. 2008

    Peanuts Motion Comics

    Comic Book

  3. 2006

    He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  4. 2003
  5. Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  6. 2002
  7. 2000

    It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

    Writer

1990s

  1. 1997

    It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

    Writer

  2. 1996

    It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  3. 1994

    You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

    Screenplay

  4. 1992
  5. 1991

    Snoopy's Reunion

    Writer

  6. 1990

    Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

    Writer

1980s

  1. 1988

    The Mayflower Voyagers

    Writer

  2. It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  3. Snoopy: The Musical

    Writer

  4. 1986
  5. It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  6. 1985

    You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  7. Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  8. 1984

    It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  9. 1983
  10. What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

    Writer

  11. It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  12. Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

    Writer

  13. 1982

    A Charlie Brown Celebration

    Writer

  14. 1981

    Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  15. It's Magic, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  16. The Big Stuffed Dog

    Teleplay, Story

  17. 1980

    Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  18. The Fantastic Funnies

    Comic Book

  19. She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown

    Writer

1970s

  1. 1979

    You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  2. It's Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  3. Charlie Brown Clears the Air

    Writer

  4. 1978

    What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  5. Tooth Brushing

    Writer

  6. 1977

    It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  7. Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  8. 1976

    It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  9. 1975
  10. 1974
  11. It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  12. 1973
  13. There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  14. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

    Original Series Creator

  15. 1972

    You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  16. 1971

    Play It Again, Charlie Brown

    Writer

1960s

  1. 1969

    A Boy Named Charlie Brown

    Writer

  2. It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  3. 1968

    He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  4. 1967

    You're in Love, Charlie Brown

    Writer

  5. 1966
  6. Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

    Writer

  7. 1965

No release date

  1. PEANUTS - the Complete Collection 1966-1991 Limited Edition

    Author

Other crew 26

2000s

  1. 2006

    He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  2. 2003
  3. 2002
  4. 2001

    The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

    Creator

  5. 2000

    Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years

    In Memory Of

1990s

  1. 1996

    It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

    Creator

1980s

  1. 1988
  2. It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  3. Snoopy: The Musical

    Creator

  4. 1985

    You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  5. 1984

    It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  6. 1983

    What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

    Creator

  7. It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  8. Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

    Creator

1970s

  1. 1976

    It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  2. 1975
  3. 1974
  4. It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  5. 1973
  6. 1972

    You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  7. 1971

    Play It Again, Charlie Brown

    Creator

1960s

  1. 1969

    A Boy Named Charlie Brown

    Creator

  2. It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  3. 1968

    He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

    Creator

  4. 1966

    Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

    Creator

Created 5

2010s

  1. 2016
  2. Peanuts Lucy & Friends

    Creator

1960s

  1. 1965

    Peanuts

    Creator

Produced 4

1980s

  1. 1988

    It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown

    Executive Producer

  2. 1986

    It's Three Strikes, Charlie Brown

    Executive Producer

1960s

  1. 1963

    A Boy Named Charlie Brown

    Executive Producer

Acted in 1

No release date

  1. PEANUTS - the Complete Collection 1966-1991 Limited Edition

    TV

Directed 1

2000s

  1. 2009

    Peanuts - 1970's Collection Vol 1

    Director

Appearances18

2020s

  1. 2024

    Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity

    Self (archive footage)

  2. 2021

2010s

  1. 2019
  2. 2015

    It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown

    Self (archive footage)

  3. 2010

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

    Himself (archive footage)

2000s

  1. 2007

    Good Ol' Charles Schulz

    Self (archive footage)

  2. 2001

    The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

    Self

  3. 2000

    An Enduring Classic: Peanuts Creator Charles Schulz

    Himself (archive footage)

  4. Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years

    Self

1990s

  1. 1999

    Bird by Bird with Annie: A Film Portrait of Writer Anne Lamott

    Self

  2. 1990

    You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!

    Self

1980s

  1. 1985

    It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown

    Self

  2. 1982

    A Charlie Brown Celebration

    Self (uncredited)

  3. 1980

    The Fantastic Funnies

    Himself - Cartoonist

1970s

  1. 1979

    Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown

    Himself

  2. 1978

    Snoopy's Musical on Ice

    Self

  3. 1976

    Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown

    Self

1960s

  1. 1963

    A Boy Named Charlie Brown

    Self