Carolyn Lawrence is an American actress and creator best known for originating the role of Sandy Cheeks in Nickelodeon’s global hit franchise SpongeBob SquarePants. Since the series’ debut in 1999, Carolyn has brought the fearless, dynamic Texas squirrel to life across television, feature films, video games, theme parks, and countless cultural moments. Fans also know her as Cindy Vortex from the Academy Award–nominated Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, along with memorable roles across film and television including Moral Orel and more.

Beyond her on-screen and voice performance work, Carolyn is a multi-hyphenate creative, entrepreneur, and real-estate renovator. She is the founder of Beyond the Treedome, a growing community-driven brand celebrating creativity, nostalgia, and connection. With recent fan-forward collaborations and playful social campaigns—including Wet n Wild and Dr. Squatch—Carolyn is building new ways for audiences to celebrate the worlds and characters they love.

Rooted in heart, humor, and storytelling, Carolyn continues to bring iconic characters to life while creating new avenues for fans to join the adventure — both in Bikini Bottom and beyond.