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Ruth Handler

Born
Nov 4, 1916 · Aged 85
Died
Apr 27, 2002
Place of birth
Denver, Colorado, USA
Gender
Female
Movie credits
2
TV credits
1
Also known as (2)
  • Ruth Marianna Handler
  • Ruth Marianna Mosko

Biography

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