Chris Sanders

Chris Sanders

62 · Born: Mar 12, 1962

2015
2013
2010
2002

Personal Details

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BornMar 12, 1962 Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Relatives
  • Sibling (Sibling)

Biography

Christopher Michael "Chris" Sanders, a renowned American film animator and voice actor, was born on March 15, 1960. He is most notably recognized for his collaborative efforts in co-directing and co-writing the Disney animated feature film, Lilo & Stitch, as well as providing the distinctive voice for Experiment 626 from Lilo & Stitch and Leroy from Disney's Leroy & Stitch.

Following his departure from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Sanders joined the team at DreamWorks Animation, where he successfully directed the highly acclaimed animated feature film, How to Train Your Dragon. Currently, he is serving as co-director on the upcoming feature, The Croods, a testament to his continued success in the industry.

Career

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2025
Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch as Stitch (voice)
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2023
Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio as Stitch (voice) (archive footage)
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2020
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2014
Penguins of Madagascar
Penguins of Madagascar as Antarctic Penguin (voice)
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2013
The Croods
The Croods as Belt (voice)
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2006
Leroy & Stitch
Leroy & Stitch as Stitch / Leroy (voice)
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2005
The Origin of Stitch
The Origin of Stitch as Stitch (voice)
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2004
The Lion King 1½
The Lion King 1½ as Additional Voices (voice)
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2003
Stitch! The Movie
Stitch! The Movie as Stitch (voice)
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{"id":2875,"title":"Lilo & Stitch","year":"2002","character":"Stitch (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lilo-stitch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7nt5ssl77uv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7nt5ssl77uv0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch as Stitch (voice)
{"id":2710,"title":"Tarzan","year":"1999","character":"Additional Voices (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/tarzan-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5u1322ugtfq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5u1322ugtfq0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Tarzan
Tarzan as Additional Voices (voice)
{"id":14410,"title":"Waking Sleeping Beauty","year":"2009","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/waking-sleeping-beauty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/oh4qbf6fpp00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/oh4qbf6fpp00.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
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2005
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2020
The Croods: A New Age
The Croods: A New Age as Story, Characters
{"id":4234,"title":"Mulan","year":"1998","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mulan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6a1edk6g48i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6a1edk6g48i0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Mulan
Mulan as Screenplay
{"id":739,"title":"The Lion King","year":"1994","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-lion-king","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ck2mivucr1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ck2mivucr1g.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":1327,"title":"Aladdin","year":"1992","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/aladdin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7bp34kv8lss0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7bp34kv8lss0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Aladdin
Aladdin as Story
{"id":5882,"title":"Beauty and the Beast","year":"1991","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/beauty-and-the-beast","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1bp2fpdldf6o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1bp2fpdldf6o.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
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2024
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot as Director, Screenplay
{"id":138380,"title":"The Call of the Wild","year":"2020","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-call-of-the-wild-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/21m145lfdau0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/21m145lfdau0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
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2013
The Croods
The Croods as Director, Screenplay, Story
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2010
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon as Director, Screenplay
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2002
Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch as Director, Writer
{"id":103838553,"title":"The Croods: Family Tree","year":"2021","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-croods-family-tree","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2dqgajpp02s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2dqgajpp02s0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":124,"title":"DreamWorks Dragons","year":"2012","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/dreamworks-dragons","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_124.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
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2003