Ruth Handler

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Ruth Handler

Writing November 4, 1916

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.

IMDb

Known for

Popular titles

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

7.5 2004 Movie
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

5.8 1961 TV Show
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

7.6 2006 Movie
Barbie as Rapunzel

Barbie as Rapunzel

7.0 2002 Movie
Barbie of Swan Lake

Barbie of Swan Lake

7.0 2003 Movie
Barbie and the Diamond Castle

Barbie and the Diamond Castle

7.4 2008 Movie
Barbie: Princess Charm School

Barbie: Princess Charm School

7.5 2011 Movie
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

7.3 2010 Movie
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

7.3 2010 Movie
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus

Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus

7.2 2005 Movie
Barbie as the Island Princess

Barbie as the Island Princess

7.3 2007 Movie
Barbie: Fairytopia

Barbie: Fairytopia

6.8 2005 Movie

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2020
    Barbie: Princess Adventure

    Movie Characters

  2. 2018
    Barbie: Dreamtopia Festival of Fun

    Movie Characters

  3. 2018
    Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

    Movie Self

  4. 2017
    Barbie: Dolphin Magic

    Movie Characters

  5. 2017
    Barbie Video Game Hero

    Movie Characters

  6. 2016
    Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase

    Movie Characters

  7. 2016
    Barbie: Star Light Adventure

    Movie Characters

  8. 2016
    Barbie: Spy Squad

    Movie Characters

  9. 2015
    Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure

    Movie Characters

  10. 2015
    Barbie in Rock 'N Royals

    Movie Characters

  11. 2015
    Barbie in Princess Power

    Movie Characters

  12. 2014
    Barbie and the Secret Door

    Movie Characters

  13. 2014
    Barbie: The Pearl Princess

    Movie Characters

  14. 2013
    Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale

    Movie Characters

  15. 2013
    Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess

    Movie Characters

  16. 2013
    Barbie in the Pink Shoes

    Movie Characters

More credits
  1. 2012
    Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

    Movie Characters

  2. 2012
    Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2

    Movie Characters

  3. 2011
    Barbie: A Perfect Christmas

    Movie Characters

  4. 2011
    Barbie: Princess Charm School

    Movie Characters

  5. 2011
    Barbie: A Fairy Secret

    Movie Characters

  6. 2010
    Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

    Movie Characters

  7. 2010
    Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

    Movie Characters

  8. 2009
    Barbie and the Three Musketeers

    Movie Characters

  9. 2009
    Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

    Movie Characters

  10. 2008
    Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'

    Movie Characters

  11. 2008
    Barbie and the Diamond Castle

    Movie Characters

  12. 2008
    Barbie Mariposa

    Movie Characters

  13. 2007
    Barbie as the Island Princess

    Movie Characters

  14. 2007
    Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow

    Movie Characters

  15. 2006
    Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

    Movie Characters

  16. 2006
    The Barbie Diaries

    Movie Characters

  17. 2006
    Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia

    Movie Characters

  18. 2005
    Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus

    Movie Characters

  19. 2005
    Barbie: Fairytopia

    Movie Characters

  20. 2004
    Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

    Movie Characters

  21. 2003
    Barbie of Swan Lake

    Movie Characters

  22. 2002
    Barbie as Rapunzel

    Movie Characters

  23. 1998
    Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour

    Movie Self

  24. 1987
    Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World

    Movie Writer