Chris Sanders Bio, Age, Height, Net Worth & Family

Chris Sanders is an animation director, film director, screenwriter, producer, as well as a voice actor. He is best known as the co-writer and c0-director of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Dreamworks‘ How To Train Dragon. In 2010, Sanders will direct the movie Call of the Wild.

Likewise, through his multiple professions, he has bagged millions of dollars in his bank account. So, what is his net worth as of now?

Who Is Chris Sanders? Bio, Wiki & Early Life

The multi-professional personality, Chris Sanders was born on 12th March 1962 in Colorado Springs, CO, the USA, as Christopher Michael Sanders. Similarly, he is also known as Stitch. He belongs to white ethnicity and holds American nationality. Moreover, Sanders grew up along with his two siblings. Additionally, his sun sign is Pisces.

Sanders attended Arvada High School in Arvada, Colorado. Likewise, he is a 1984 graduate of the California Institute of Arts.

Chris Sanders’ Career

Chris Sanders began his career as a character designer for Muppet Babies. Later, he became the head storyboard artist for Walt Disney Feature Animation. Likewise, Sanders also served as a storyboard artist, artistic director, production designer, and character designer on famous animated movies such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and Mulan.

There, he worked along with many famous personalities Donald Grover, Seth Rogen, Beyonce, etc. Later in 2002, Sanders co-directed and co-wrote Lilo & Stitch with Dean DeBlois where Stitch became the central character. Similarly, in March 2007, he moved to DreamWorks Animation and started working as a director on Crood Awakening.

On September 24, 2008, Sanders directed How to Train Your Dragon for DreamWorks Animation. Later, the film was released on March 26, 2010.

Awards & Nominations

Not to mention, the film How to Train Your Dragon got nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score at the 83rd Academy Awards. Moreover, the movie also won ten Annie Awards including Best Animated Feature.

Who Is Chris Sanders’ Wife?

Chris is married to Jessica Steele. Some people think that Sage Steele and Jessica Steele are siblings but actually, they are not. Jessica is a popular British author who wrote over 85 romance novels. The two tied the knot in 1967. Likewise, their wedding ceremony was held in a private ceremony in between their close friends and family.

As the duo is already married, they do not share any children from her relationship. Furthermore, there are some rumors that the two are already divorced and Chris is currently in a marital relationship with Stacie Harris. However, neither Sanders nor his spouse Jessica has confirmed the rumors.

What Is Chris Sanders’ Net Worth & Salary?

Chris Sanders’ net worth is around $3 Million as of 2019. Throughout his career, he has done a great job in the animation industry as well as in directing and producing fields. He earns the majority of his money through his career as director and screenwriter.

Sanders worked in hit projects including How to train a dragon, Lilo & Stitch, etc. Moreover, his film, How to train your dragon earned nearly $500 Million worldwide. So, he definitely bagged a lot of money through it. As of now, he is probably living a life, but the details of his house, cars, and other possessions are not available.