Ruth Handler

    Ruth Handler

    November 4, 1916 (108 years old) in Denver, Colorado, USA

    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 ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
    Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking BarbieTiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie
    Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized TourBarbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour

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