Sandy Cheeks

Sandy Cheeks
SpongeBob SquarePants character
First appearance	"Tea at the Treedome" SpongeBob SquarePants May 1, 1999
Created by	Stephen Hillenburg
Designed by	Stephen Hillenburg
Portrayed by	Lilli Cooper (Broadway)[1] Christina Sajous (television special)
Voiced by	Carolyn Lawrence Presley Williams (young; Sponge on the Run)
In-universe information
Full name	Sandra Jennifer Cheeks (musical)
Species	Flying squirrel[2]
Gender	Female
Occupation	Scientist, inventor, karate master, bodybuilder, mechanic, rodeo champion
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.

Sandy has appeared in many SpongeBob SquarePants publications, toys, and other merchandise. She also appears in the series' three films and stage musical.