Ruth Handler

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Known Credits

3

Gender

Female

Birthday

1916-11-04

Day of death

2002-04-27 (85 years old)

Place of Birth

Denver, Colorado, USA

Ruth Handler

Biography

Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American businesswoman and inventor. Best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959.

Known For

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

    Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

  • Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour

    Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour