Ruth Handler
Writing · Characters · Writer
Born Nov 4, 1916 · Denver, Colorado, USA
Active 1987–2002 · Awards: Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup
Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American businesswoman and inventor. Best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959.
Filmography
Barbie: Spy Squad (2016) — CharactersBarbie and the Secret Door (2014) — CharactersBarbie: The Pearl Princess (2014) — CharactersBarbie in the Pink Shoes (2013) — CharactersBarbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012) — CharactersBarbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012) — CharactersBarbie: Princess Charm School (2011) — CharactersBarbie: A Fairy Secret (2011) — CharactersBarbie in A Mermaid Tale (2010) — CharactersBarbie: A Fashion Fairytale (2010) — CharactersBarbie and the Three Musketeers (2009) — CharactersBarbie Presents: Thumbelina (2009) — CharactersBarbie and the Diamond Castle (2008) — CharactersBarbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008) — CharactersBarbie Mariposa (2008) — CharactersBarbie as the Island Princess (2007) — CharactersBarbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow (2007) — CharactersBarbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006) — CharactersBarbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia (2006) — CharactersBarbie and the Magic of Pegasus (2005) — CharactersBarbie: Fairytopia (2005) — CharactersBarbie as The Princess & the Pauper (2004) — CharactersBarbie of Swan Lake (2003) — CharactersBarbie as Rapunzel (2002) — Characters