Ruth Handler

Biography

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

Personal Facts

Known For

Writing

Gender

female

Known Credits

42

Birth Date

1916-11-04 00:00:00

Birth Place

Denver, Colorado, USA

Known For

• 

  Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
• 

  Barbie: Princess Charm School
• 

  Barbie and the Three Musketeers
• 

  Barbie Mariposa
• 

  Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
• 

  Barbie of Swan Lake

Credits

• writing (39 credits)

  • Barbie: Princess Adventure

    characters

    writing
    2020
  • Barbie: Dreamtopia Festival of Fun

    characters

    writing
    2018
  • Barbie: Dolphin Magic

    characters

    writing
    2017
  • Barbie Video Game Hero

    characters

    writing
    2017
  • Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase

    characters

    writing
    2016
  • Barbie: Star Light Adventure

    characters

    writing
    2016
  • Barbie: Spy Squad

    characters

    writing
    2016
  • Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure

    characters

    writing
    2015
  • Barbie in Rock 'N Royals

    characters

    writing
    2015
  • Barbie in Princess Power

    characters

    writing
    2015
  • Barbie and the Secret Door

    characters

    writing
    2014
  • Barbie: The Pearl Princess

    characters

    writing
    2014
  • Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale

    characters

    writing
    2013
  • Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess

    characters

    writing
    2013
  • Barbie in the Pink Shoes

    characters

    writing
    2013
  • Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

    characters

    writing
    2012
  • Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2

    characters

    writing
    2012
  • Barbie: A Perfect Christmas

    characters

    writing
    2011
  • Barbie: Princess Charm School

    characters

    writing
    2011
  • Barbie: A Fairy Secret

    characters

    writing
    2011
  • Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

    characters

    writing
    2010
  • Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

    characters

    writing
    2010
  • Barbie and the Three Musketeers

    characters

    writing
    2009
  • Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

    characters

    writing
    2009
  • Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'

    characters

    writing
    2008
  • Barbie and the Diamond Castle

    characters

    writing
    2008
  • Barbie Mariposa

    characters

    writing
    2008
  • Barbie as the Island Princess

    characters

    writing
    2007
  • Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow

    characters

    writing
    2007
  • Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

    characters

    writing
    2006
  • The Barbie Diaries

    characters

    writing
    2006
  • Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia

    characters

    writing
    2006
  • Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus

    characters

    writing
    2005
  • Barbie: Fairytopia

    characters

    writing
    2005
  • Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

    characters

    writing
    2004
  • Barbie of Swan Lake

    characters

    writing
    2003
  • Barbie as Rapunzel

    characters

    writing
    2002
  • Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World

    writer

    writing
    1987
  • Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to Earth

    writer

    writing
    1987

• actors (3 credits)

  • Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Mike Douglas Show

    - Episode 143 (1977) ... Self actor actors
    1961