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Chris Sanders

Bio: Christopher Michael "Chris" Sanders (born March 15, 1960) is an American film animator and voice actor best-known for co-directing and co-writing the Disney animated feature Lilo & Stitch, and providing the voice of Experiment 626 from Lilo & Stitch and Leroy from Disney's Leroy & Stitch. After being later dismissed from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Sanders went on to work for DreamWorks Animation, directing the highly acclaimed animated feature film, How to Train Your Dragon
Born: Mon, Mar 12 1962
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Chris Sanders is 62 years old
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Poster of How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon
Chris Sanders will be
63 in How to Train Your Dragon
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Jun 11 2025
Poster of Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch
Chris Sanders will be
63 in Lilo & Stitch
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Wed, May 21 2025
Poster of The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot
Chris Sanders was
62 in The Wild Robot
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sun, Sep 08 2024
Poster of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Chris Sanders was
60 in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Dec 07 2022
Poster of The Croods: A New Age
The Croods: A New Age
Chris Sanders was
58 in The Croods: A New Age
as 'Characters, Story'.
Wed, Nov 25 2020
Poster of The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild
Chris Sanders was
57 in The Call of the Wild
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 19 2020
Poster of TIẾNG GỌI NƠI HOANG DÃ
TIẾNG GỌI NƠI HOANG DÃ
Chris Sanders was
57 in TIẾNG GỌI NƠI HOANG DÃ
as 'Additional Construction Grip'.
Wed, Feb 05 2020
Poster of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Chris Sanders was
56 in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Jan 03 2019
Poster of The Boss Baby
The Boss Baby
Chris Sanders was
55 in The Boss Baby
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Mar 23 2017
Poster of How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Chris Sanders was
52 in How to Train Your Dragon 2
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Jun 05 2014
Poster of The Croods
The Croods
Chris Sanders was
51 in The Croods
as 'Screenplay, Director, Story'.
Fri, Mar 15 2013
Poster of How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon
Chris Sanders was
48 in How to Train Your Dragon
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Mar 18 2010
Poster of Leroy & Stitch
Leroy & Stitch
Chris Sanders was
44 in Leroy & Stitch
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Jun 23 2006
Poster of Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch
Chris Sanders was
40 in Lilo & Stitch
as 'Director, Character Designer, Idea, Writer'.
Fri, Jun 21 2002
Poster of Mulan
Mulan
Chris Sanders was
36 in Mulan
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Jun 18 1998
Poster of Toy Story
Toy Story
Chris Sanders was
33 in Toy Story
as 'Character Designer'.
Mon, Oct 30 1995
Poster of The Lion King
The Lion King
Chris Sanders was
32 in The Lion King
as 'Production Design, Story'.
Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of Aladdin
Aladdin
Chris Sanders was
30 in Aladdin
as 'Story'.
Wed, Nov 25 1992
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Chris Sanders was
29 in Beauty and the Beast
as 'Story, Visual Development'.
Tue, Oct 22 1991
Poster of Toby the Badly Animated Boy
Toby the Badly Animated Boy
Chris Sanders was
21 in Toby the Badly Animated Boy
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Fun With Father
Fun With Father
Chris Sanders was
20 in Fun With Father
as 'Animation, Writer, Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Untitled The Wild Robot Sequel
Untitled The Wild Robot Sequel
Chris Sanders will be
62+ in Untitled The Wild Robot Sequel
as 'Director'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of The Croods: Family Tree
The Croods: Family Tree
Chris Sanders was
59+ in The Croods: Family Tree
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of DreamWorks Dragons
DreamWorks Dragons
Chris Sanders was
50+ in DreamWorks Dragons
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 07 2012
Poster of Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Chris Sanders was
41+ in Lilo & Stitch: The Series
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2003