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.