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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ruth_HandlerRuth Handler - Wikipedia

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   2, including Kenneth. Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American business magnate and inventor. She is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959, [ 2 ] and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot, as well as serving as the company's first president from 1945 to 1975.

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   May 25, 2024 · Ruth Handler‘s Legacy. Ruth Handler‘s vision and tenacity changed the toy industry and inspired generations of young girls. Despite facing skepticism about her idea for a grown-up doll, Ruth persevered, creating not just a toy but a cultural phenomenon. After nearly 30 years at the helm of Mattel, Ruth faced personal challenges.

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4. time.com › 6293762What to Know About Ruth Handler, the Creator of Barbie | TIME

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   Jul 21, 2023 · Ruth Handler, Mattel Inc. co-founder and inventor of the Barbie Doll, displays the special 40th Anniversary Barbie at a 1999 press conference in New York City.

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5. www.thoughtco.com › history-of-barbie-dolls-1991344Biography of Ruth Handler, Inventor of Barbie Dolls - ThoughtCo

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   Aug 2, 2024 · Fast Facts: Ruth Handler. Known For: Handler founded the toy company Mattel with her husband and invented the Barbie doll. Born: November 4, 1916 in Denver, Colorado. Parents: Jacob and Ida Mosko. Died: April 27, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. Spouse: Elliot Handler (m. 1938-2002)

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   Aug 5, 2023 · Ruth Handler died on April 27, 2002 at the age of 85. ( Reuters: Jeff Christensen JP ) The movie version of Ruth Handler lives on as a ghostly God-like figure on the 17th floor the Mattel offices ...

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7. www.msn.com › en-us › entertainmentWho Is Ruth In The Barbie Movie: True Story Explained - MSN

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   Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie, also founded Mattel in 1945 and played a crucial role in the company's success. Ruth's inspiration for creating Barbie came from her own experiences and seeing ...

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   Who are Ruth and Elliot Handler?

   • Ruth and Elliot Handler co-founded Mattel, which created some of the biggest-selling toys in American history, including Barbie dolls. (AP) Within three years, the young couple — along with their friend Harold Matson (the Matt of Mattel) — would form one of the biggest toy brands in the world.

   Who created the Barbie doll? The dramatic rise and fall of Ruth Handler

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   Who is Ruth Handler?

   • From a small-town girl with big dreams to a trailblazing entrepreneur, Ruth Handler‘s incredible journey is a testament to the power of imagination, determination, and the enduring magic of play. As Barbie continues to inspire new generations, we remember the remarkable woman who started it all.

   The Woman Behind the World‘s Most Famous Doll: Ruth Handler‘s

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   What happened to Ruth Handler?

   • After nearly 30 years at the helm of Mattel, Ruth faced personal challenges. In 1970, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. This experience led her to start a new company, Ruthton Corp., which manufactured breast prostheses for cancer survivors. Ruth Handler passed away in 2002 at the age of 85, but her legacy lives on.

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   Did Ruth Handler live a life from breast to breast?

   • According to the Los Angeles Times, she was fond of saying, “I’ve lived my life from breast to breast.” In the Barbie movie, the Ruth Handler role is a spiritual one. She shows up in a retro kitchen randomly tucked away in Mattel headquarters to comfort Barbie during a moment of existential crisis.

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   Was Ruth Handler a complex Lady?

   • As Barbie hints, Ruth Handler was a complex lady. In 1978, Handler and several other Mattel executives were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy, mail fraud, and giving the Securities and Exchange Commission false financial statements for the company. She pleaded no contest.

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   What happened to Ruth Handler & Elliot?

   • She died in 2002 and Elliot in 2011. Mattel and Barbie live on, however, its earnings reaching a five-year high in the first quarter of 2019, and Barbie continues to prosper, with sales up 12%. Yet on the 60th anniversary of her creation, Ruth Handler’s contributions aren’t as well-known as they should be.

   The real story of the Barbie doll: strong female leadership behind the

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   Jun 13, 2019 · The first part of Ruth Handler’s life is a succession of challenges. Born Ruth Moskowicz in Denver, Colorado, in 1916, she and her family were Polish Jews who had earlier immigrated to the ...