Award
Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup
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Ruth Handler
1916-11-04 – 2002-04-27
Life & Legacy
Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American business magnate and inventor. She is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959 and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot, as well as serving as the company's first president from 1945 to 1975.
The Handlers were forced to resign from Mattel in 1975 after the Securities and Exchange Commission investigated the company for falsifying financial documents.
Handler was prominently characterized in the 2023 film Barbie.
Occupation & Career
screenwriter, entrepreneur, patent inventor, inventor
Education
University of Denver; University of California, Los Angeles
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup; Barbie
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup
Notable Work
Barbie
Education & Institutions
University of California, Los Angeles · University of Denver
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Kenneth Handler
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q242034 · wikidata
Family Child
Barbara Handler
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Family Spouse
Elliot Handler
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q242034 · wikidata
Notable Work
Barbie
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q242034 · wikidata
Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q242034 — wikidata View source
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