Ruth Handler
Writing·November 4, 1916·† April 27, 2002 — 85 years old·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
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
2004·7.5
Barbie as Rapunzel
2002·7.0
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
2006·7.6
Barbie of Swan Lake
2003·7.0
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
2008·7.4
Barbie: Princess Charm School
2011·7.5
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale
2010·7.3
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale
2010·7.3
Barbie as the Island Princess
2007·7.3
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus
2005·7.2
Barbie: Fairytopia
2005·6.8
Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia
2006·6.9
Filmography · 42
2020Barbie: Princess AdventureCharacters2018Barbie: Dreamtopia Festival of FunCharacters2018Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking BarbieSelf2017Barbie: Dolphin MagicCharacters2017Barbie Video Game HeroCharacters2016Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy ChaseCharacters2016Barbie: Star Light AdventureCharacters2016Barbie: Spy SquadCharacters2015Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy AdventureCharacters2015Barbie in Rock 'N RoyalsCharacters2015Barbie in Princess PowerCharacters2014Barbie and the Secret DoorCharacters2014Barbie: The Pearl PrincessCharacters2013Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony TaleCharacters2013Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy PrincessCharacters2013Barbie in the Pink ShoesCharacters2012Barbie: The Princess & the PopstarCharacters2012Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2Characters2011Barbie: A Perfect ChristmasCharacters2011Barbie: Princess Charm SchoolCharacters2011Barbie: A Fairy SecretCharacters2010Barbie: A Fashion FairytaleCharacters2010Barbie in A Mermaid TaleCharacters2009Barbie and the Three MusketeersCharacters2009Barbie Presents: ThumbelinaCharacters2008Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'Characters2008Barbie and the Diamond CastleCharacters2008Barbie MariposaCharacters2007Barbie as the Island PrincessCharacters2007Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the RainbowCharacters2006Barbie in the 12 Dancing PrincessesCharacters2006The Barbie DiariesCharacters2006Barbie Fairytopia: MermaidiaCharacters2005Barbie and the Magic of PegasusCharacters2005Barbie: FairytopiaCharacters2004Barbie as The Princess & the PauperCharacters2003Barbie of Swan LakeCharacters2002Barbie as RapunzelCharacters1998Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized TourSelf1987Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This WorldWriter1987Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to EarthWriter1961The Mike Douglas ShowTVSelf