Sandy Cheeks is a fictional character in Nickelodeon's animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. 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.
Sandy is a close friend of SpongeBob SquarePants and is portrayed as an intelligent anthropomorphic squirrel who wears an astronaut-like diving suit and lives underwater. She comes from Texas and speaks in a Southern drawl. In addition to her interest in science, she is skilled at several physical activities including karate, bodybuilding, and rodeo.
Sandy has appeared in many SpongeBob SquarePants publications, toys, and other merchandise. She also appears in the series' film adaptations and stage musical.
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