Vince Guaraldi



First NameVince
Last NameGuaraldi
Age47 (age at death)
Date of BirthJuly 17, 1928
Date of DeathFebruary 6, 1976
Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Star SignCancer
Occupation CategoryComposer
Music GenreJazz, Cool, Piano, Classical Music Entry
Music StyleWorld Fusion, Cool, Latin Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz, Mainstream Jazz
Music MoodDreamy, Whimsical, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Amiable/Good-Natured, Refined/Mannered, Innocent, Laid-Back/Mellow, Joyous, Playful, Reserved, Energetic, Theatrical
InstrumentPiano, Composer
  • Vince Guaraldi
  • Vince Guaraldi
  • Vince Guaraldi
  • Vince Guaraldi

Vincent Anthony "Vince" Guaraldi (July 17, 1928 – February 6, 1976) was an Italian American jazz musician and pianist noted for his innovative compositions and arrangements and for composing music for animated adaptations of the Peanuts comic strip. Guaraldi was born in San Francisco, California, the son of a doting and devout Catholic mother, and the nephew of 20th Century musician, singer (and noted whistler) Muzzy Marcellino. Vince graduated from Lincoln High School, attended San Francisco State University, and served as an Army cook in the Korean War.


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Filmography

Selected Vince Guaraldi film and TV show credits:


Composer Credits

1978
Tooth Brushing
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1976
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
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1976
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown
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1975
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
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1975
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
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1974
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
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1974
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
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1973
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
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1973
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
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1972
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
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1971
Play It Again, Charlie Brown
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1969
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
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1969
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
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1969
Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz
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1968
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
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1967
You're in Love, Charlie Brown
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1966
Charlie Brown's All Stars!
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1966
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
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1965
A Charlie Brown Christmas
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Music Department Credits

1978
Tooth Brushing
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1976
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
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1975
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
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1975
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
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1974
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
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1974
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
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1973
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
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1973
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
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1972
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
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1969
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
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1968
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown
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1967
You're in Love, Charlie Brown
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1966
Charlie Brown's All Stars!
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1966
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
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1965
A Charlie Brown Christmas
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Soundtrack Credits

2010
Multiple Sarcasms
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2008
The Nostalgia Critic
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2007
Fred Claus
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2007
Midnight Son
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2006
Running with Scissors
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2006
Psych
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2005
Grey's Anatomy
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2003
Arrested Development
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2001
The Royal Tenenbaums
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2000
Cast Away
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2000
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
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2000
Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years
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1999
The Sopranos
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1998
That '70s Show
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1994
Bottle Rocket
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1990
You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!
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1989
The Simpsons
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1987
Good Morning, Vietnam
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1986
Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown
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1973
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
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1966
Charlie Brown's All Stars!
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1966
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
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1965
A Charlie Brown Christmas
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