Chris Sanders
Director · Actor · Voice actor
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The work of Chris Sanders is that of a screenwriter who has spent the career on the production side of the screen. 'How to Train Your Dragon' is a second title with real reach. It started in 1983, at the age of 21. The work has come mostly from animation. Cinema and television have both taken up part of the working life. 'The Lion King' did more for the name than anything else on the list. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Lilo & Stitch'.
Chris Sanders
Director · Actor · Voice actor
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Mar 12, 1962
Age64years
Directed13
Series4
The work of Chris Sanders is that of a screenwriter who has spent the career on the production side of the screen. 'How to Train Your Dragon' is a second title with real reach. It started in 1983, at the age of 21. The work has come mostly from animation. Cinema and television have both taken up part of the working life. 'The Lion King' did more for the name than anything else on the list. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Lilo & Stitch'.
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How old is Chris Sanders and where are they from?
Chris Sanders is 64 years old, born on March 12, 1962 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Chris Sanders?
Chris Sanders is best known for directing The Lion King, How to Train Your Dragon, Aladdin.
How many movies has Chris Sanders directed?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Chris Sanders has directed or written 13 films and worked on 4 TV shows.
What was Chris Sanders's first movie?
The career of Chris Sanders began with The Wild Robot Escapes ().
What is Chris Sanders's most recent movie or series?
Chris Sanders's most recent release is The Wild Robot, which premiered on September 12, 2024.
What TV shows has Chris Sanders created or directed?
On television, Chris Sanders has appeared in DreamWorks Dragons, The Croods: Family Tree, Lilo & Stitch: The Series, Stitch!.
Does Chris Sanders have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Chris Sanders's upcoming work includes: Lilo & Stitch 2 (2028).
Chris Sanders
1962-03-12 · Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Christopher Michael Sanders (born March 12, 1962) is an American filmmaker, animator, and voice actor. His credits include Lilo & Stitch (2002) and its live-action adaptation and How to Train Your Dragon (2010), both of which he co-wrote and directed with Dean DeBlois; The Croods (2013) with Kirk DeMicco; and The Wild Robot (2024), receiving nominations for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for all of them. In 2020, he made his live-action directorial debut with the adventure drama The Call of the Wild. He created the character Stitch in 1985, wrote the film's story, and voiced Stitch in almost all his media appearances.Chris Sanders, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.