Vince Guaraldi
Birthday
1928/07/17
Day of death
1976/02/06 (47 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, USA
Also know as
Vincent Guaraldi, Vince Dellaglio
Biography
Vincent Anthony Guaraldi (né Dellaglio, July 17, 1928 – February 6, 1976) was an American jazz pianist best known for composing music for animated television adaptations of the Peanuts comic strip. His compositions for this series included their signature melody "Linus and Lucy" and the holiday standard "Christmas Time Is Here". He is also known for his performances on piano as a member of Cal Tjader's 1950s ensembles and for his own solo career. His 1962 composition "Cast Your Fate to the Wind"...Read more
Acting
(1972) You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
as Joe Cool Singer (voice) (uncredited)
(2009) Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
as Self (archive footage)
(1973) There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
as 'Joe Cool' Singer (voice) (uncredited)
(2015) It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
as Self (archive footage)
(1973) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
as Little Birdie Singer (voice) (uncredited)
(2001) The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
as Self
(1961) Jazz Casual
as Self - Piano