Ruth Handler
Known for
Writing
Born
November 4, 1916
Birthplace
Denver, Colorado, USA
Died
April 27, 2002 (aged 85)
Biography
Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American businesswoman and inventor. Best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959.
Best known work
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
2004
Barbie as Rapunzel
2002
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
2006
Barbie of Swan Lake
2003
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
2008
Barbie: Princess Charm School
2011
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale
2010
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale
2010
Barbie as the Island Princess
2007
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus
2005Filmography
2020
Barbie: Princess AdventureCharacters
2018
Barbie: Dreamtopia Festival of FunCharacters
2018
2017
Barbie: Dolphin MagicCharacters
2017
Barbie Video Game HeroCharacters
2016
Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy ChaseCharacters
2016
Barbie: Star Light AdventureCharacters
2016
Barbie: Spy SquadCharacters
2015
2015
Barbie in Rock 'N RoyalsCharacters
2015
Barbie in Princess PowerCharacters
2014
Barbie and the Secret DoorCharacters
2014
Barbie: The Pearl PrincessCharacters
2013
Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony TaleCharacters
2013
Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy PrincessCharacters
2013
Barbie in the Pink ShoesCharacters
2012
Barbie: The Princess & the PopstarCharacters
2012
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2Characters
2011
Barbie: A Perfect ChristmasCharacters
2011
Barbie: Princess Charm SchoolCharacters
2011
Barbie: A Fairy SecretCharacters
2010
Barbie: A Fashion FairytaleCharacters
2010
Barbie in A Mermaid TaleCharacters
2009
Barbie and the Three MusketeersCharacters
2009
Barbie Presents: ThumbelinaCharacters