Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American businesswoman and inventor. Best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959.
Ruth Handler has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Barbie Fairytopia Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper, Barbie of Swan Lake, Barbie as Rapunzel. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
