Bill Hinnant.
William "Bill" Hinnant (August 28, 1935 – February 17, 1978) was an American actor who originated the role of Snoopy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Biography[]
William Hinnant was born in Chincoteague Island, Virginia, in 1935, his birth name being John F. Hinnant. In 1940, his brother Skip Hinnant was born.
He attended Yale School of Drama, and dropped out in Sophomore year to perform in No Time for Sergeants. He later returned, and graduated in 1959. His biggest role came in 1967, when he originated the role of Snoopy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown reprising his role as Snoopy from the original concept album. He returned to the role in the 1973 live recording of the musical.
He died in 1978, having drowned while on vacation.
Acting credits[]
- The Navigator in No Time for Sergeants
- Bruce Carter in Pete and Gladys
- Snoopy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown[]
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown - 01 - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown - 04 - Snoopy
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown - 09 - Suppertime
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown - 10 - Happiness
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - Original 1967 Off-Broadway Cast Recording
Snoopy - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (1967)
The Red Baron - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (1967)
Suppertime - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (1967)
Happiness - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (1967)