Personal Info
Birth date
1962-03-12 (63 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Also known as
Christopher Michael Sanders
Christopher Michael "Chris" Sanders
کریس سندرز
Chris Sanders
Biography
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Sanders, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
How to Train Your Dragon
8.025
Overview:
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.Lilo & Stitch
7.321
Overview:
The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.The Wild Robot
8.3
Overview:
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.How to Train Your Dragon 2
7.676
Overview:
Five years have passed since Hiccup and Toothless united the dragons and Vikings of Berk. Now, they spend their time charting unmapped territories. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons -- and a mysterious dragon rider. Hiccup and Toothless find themselves at the center of a battle to protect Berk from a power-hungry warrior.How to Train Your Dragon
7.851
Overview:
As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
7.75
Overview:
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.Toy Story
7.97
Overview:
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.The Lion King
8.257
Overview:
Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.Lilo & Stitch: The Series
7.4
Overview:
This animated series chronicles the further adventures of renegade scientist Dr. Jumba Jookiba's beloved Experiment 626, who is now living happily as Lilo's alien buddy Stitch. Jumba’s remaining experiments have landed all over Hawaii in the form of dehydrated pods. Lilo and Stitch’s mission is to catch Stitch’s "cousins" before they fall into the clutches of the evil Dr. Jacques von Hamsterviel!Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
8.215
Overview:
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.Beauty and the Beast
7.731
Overview:
Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.Mulan
7.905
Overview:
To save her father from certain death in the army, a young woman secretly enlists in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process.Lilo & Stitch
7.559
Overview:
As Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet, wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien "puppy" of an independent little girl named Lilo and learns about loyalty, friendship, and ʻohana, the Hawaiian tradition of family.The Croods: A New Age
7.5
Overview:
Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.DreamWorks Dragons
7.76
Overview:
From the creators of "How to Train Your Dragon" comes a new series that takes Hiccup and Toothless to the edge of adventure.Tarzan
7.399
Overview:
Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...Penguins of Madagascar
6.531
Overview:
Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.The Croods
6.927
Overview:
The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.Aladdin
7.7
Overview:
In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.Dawn of the Croods
7.396
Overview:
The world's first family is back for more laughs as they discover sports, sleepovers and other wonders in a world of exotic creatures and adventures. This 2D animated cartoon is based on the 3D animated feature film, "The Croods".Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch
6.681
Overview:
Now, we find the rowdy extraterrestrial getting used to life with his new ʻohana. However, a malfunction in the ultimate creation of Dr. Jumba soon emerges, which reinstates his destructive programming and threatens to both ruin his friendship with Lilo and to short him out for good!The Call of the Wild
7.538
Overview:
Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team—and later its leader—Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.Stitch!
7.6
Overview:
Stitch! is the anime adaptation of the animated feature film Lilo & Stitch and the successor for the Lilo & Stitch series by Walt Disney Animation Studios. In the new story, the alien creature Stitch is running off on the mad scientist Jumba's space scooter when he gets caught in a space storm and has to make an emergency landing at Izayoi Island, the southermost tip of Japan. There, he meets Yuuna, a spirited fourth-grade girl who happens to know karate. Yuuna tells Stitch about the Stone of Chitama, a mysterious object that can make any wish come true. However, he has to perform 43 good deeds to receive his wish.The Lion King 1½
6.579
Overview:
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began. You'll find out all about Timon and Pumbaa and tag along as they search for the perfect home and attempt to raise a rambunctious lion cub.The Croods: Family Tree
7.237
Overview:
Two very different families join forces to create a new community, an us-against-the-world, cave person co-op on the most amazing farm in the history of prehistory!Leroy & Stitch
6.543
Overview:
Lilo, Stitch, Jumba, and Pleakley have finally caught all of Jumba's genetic experiments and found the one true place where each of them belongs. Stitch, Jumba and Pleakley are offered positions in the Galactic Alliance, turning them down so they can stay on Earth with Lilo, but Lilo realizes her alien friends have places where they belong – and it's finally time to say "aloha".Stitch! The Movie
6.43
Overview:
The continuing adventures of Lilo, a little Hawaiian girl, and Stitch, the galaxy's most-wanted extraterrestrial. Stitch, Pleakley, and Dr. Jumba are all part of the household now, but what Lilo and Stitch don't know is that Dr. Jumba brought his other alien "experiments" to Hawaiʻi as well.Once Upon a Studio
8.275
Overview:
Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.The Boss Baby
6.455
Overview:
A story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim.Waking Sleeping Beauty
7.2
Overview:
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.Acting
2025Lilo & Stitch as Stitch (voice)
2023Once Upon a Studio as Stitch (voice) (archive footage)
2020The Croods: A New Age as Belt (voice)
2015Dawn of the Croods (2, 1 Episode) as Belt (voice), Additional Voices (voice)
2014Penguins of Madagascar as Antarctic Penguin (voice)
2013The Croods as Belt (voice)
2009Waking Sleeping Beauty as Self (archive footage)
2006Leroy & Stitch as Stitch / Leroy (voice)
2005The Origin of Stitch as Stitch (voice)
2005Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch as Stitch (voice)
2004The Lion King 1½ as Additional Voices (voice)
2004The Story Room: The Making of 'Lilo & Stitch' as Self
2004Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 as Experiment 626 / Stitch (voice) (archive footage)
2003Lilo & Stitch: The Series (67 Episodes) as Stitch (voice)
2003Stitch! The Movie as Stitch (voice)
2002Lilo & Stitch Read-Along as Stitch (voice)
2002Lilo & Stitch as Stitch (voice)
1999Tarzan as Additional Voices (voice)
1996Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars (1 Episode) as Park Keeper
Writing
TBALilo & Stitch 2 ... Writer
2025Lilo & Stitch ... Original Film Writer
2024The Wild Robot ... Screenplay
2020The Croods: A New Age ... Characters, Story
2013The Croods ... Screenplay, Story
2010How to Train Your Dragon ... Screenplay
2006Leroy & Stitch ... Characters
2005The Origin of Stitch ... Characters
2005Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch ... Characters
2003Stitch! The Movie ... Characters
2002Lilo & Stitch ... Idea, Writer
1998Mulan ... Screenplay
1994The Lion King ... Story
1992Aladdin ... Story
1991Beauty and the Beast ... Story
1983Fun with Father ... Writer
Directing
TBAUntitled The Wild Robot Sequel ... Director
2024The Wild Robot ... Director
2020The Call of the Wild ... Director
2013The Croods ... Director
2010How to Train Your Dragon ... Director
2002Lilo & Stitch ... Director
1984Toby the Badly Animated Boy ... Director
1983Fun with Father ... Director
Production
2025How to Train Your Dragon ... Executive Producer
2019How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World ... Executive Producer
2014How to Train Your Dragon 2 ... Executive Producer
Crew
2022Puss in Boots: The Last Wish ... Thanks
2017The Boss Baby ... Thanks
2008Stitch! (26 Episodes) ... Creator
Creator
2021The Croods: Family Tree ... Creator
2012DreamWorks Dragons ... Creator
2003Lilo & Stitch: The Series ... Creator
Art
2020TIẾNG GỌI NƠI HOANG DÃ ... Additional Construction Grip
1994The Lion King ... Production Design
Visual Effects
2002Lilo & Stitch ... Character Designer
1995Toy Story ... Character Designer
1991Beauty and the Beast ... Visual Development
1983Fun with Father ... Animation