Sandy Cheeks | |
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SpongeBob SquarePants character | |
First appearance |
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Created by | Stephen Hillenburg |
Designed by | Stephen Hillenburg |
Portrayed by | Lilli Cooper (Broadway)[1] Christina Sajous (television special) |
Voiced by |
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In-universe information | |
Full name | Sandra Jennifer Cheeks (musical) |
Species | Flying squirrel[2] |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | Scientist and inventor |
Home | Houston, Texas |
Nationality | American |
Sandy Cheeks is a fictional character in the American animated comedy television series SpongeBob SquarePants and the Nickelodeon franchise of the same name. She is voiced by Carolyn Lawrence and first appeared in the episode "Tea at the Treedome", which premiered on May 1, 1999. She was created and designed by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg who is also the creator of the series. Sandy is portrayed as an intelligent anthropomorphic flying squirrel who wears an astronaut-like diving suit and lives underwater.
The character's reception from fans has been positive. Sandy has appeared in many SpongeBob SquarePants publications, toys, and other merchandise. She also appears in the series' three films.