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Also known as Ruth Mosko, Ruth Moskowicz, Ruth Marianna Handler

femme d'affaires américaine

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Ruth Handler (1916–2002) was an American screenwriter, entrepreneur, and inventor. Born Ruth Marianna Mosko in Denver, Colorado, she was a United States citizen who later resided in Denver and California. She studied at the University of Denver and the University of California, Los Angeles. Her primary fields of work included entrepreneurship, toys, and dolls.

Handler is best known for her notable work, Barbie. She was married to Elliot Handler and had two children. She spoke English and Spanish. Handler passed away in Century City, Los Angeles, from colorectal cancer. She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park.

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Person · Open Library

Works
2

Top works

  • Barbie
  • Dream doll

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Film & TV

Writing · 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

  • Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie — Self2018
  • Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour — Self1998
  • The Mike Douglas Show — Self1961

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Music · MusicBrainz

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
6
Total plays
22

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Key facts

Born
Ruth Marianna Mosko , ( 1916-11-04 ) November 4, 1916, Denver , Colorado, U.S.
Died
April 27, 2002 (2002-04-27) (aged 85) , Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
President of Mattel (1945–1975)
Notable work
Barbie
Spouse
Elliot Handler ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1938 ) ​
Children
2, including Kenneth

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Article · Français

Ruth Handler (née le 4 novembre 1916, décédée le 27 avril 2002) est une femme d'affaires américaine qui a révolutionné l'industrie du jouet en 1959 en créant la poupée Barbie, du nom de sa fille Barbara, et la poupée Ken du nom de son fils Kenneth. La poitrine opulente, la taille fine et les longues jambes de Barbie allaient totalement à l'encontre du style rond et asexué des poupées de l'époque et firent date, par leur audace et leur réalisme, dans l'histoire du jouet pour petites filles. Née Ruth Mosko, Ruth Handler était la plus jeune des dix enfants d’une famille d’immigrants juifs ashkénazes de Pologne. Avec son époux Elliot Handler et le designer , elle avait créé Mattel en 1945, un nom formé du Matt de Mattson et du El d'Elliot.

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