Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American businesswoman and inventor. She served as the president of the toy manufacturer Mattel Inc., In 1959 she invented the Barbie doll, which sold over a billion copies worldwide. She was the founder and president of the world's largest toy company, which at its peak had 18,000 employees and annual sales of over $300 million. She was active in public service and won many awards. In 1974 the Handlers were forced to resign from Mattel, and in 1978 Ruth Handler and four others were convicted in federal court of conspiracy, mail fraud, and false reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Full name at birth | Ruth Marianna Mosko
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Claim to fame | Creator of Barbie
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Date of birth | 4 November 1916
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Place of birth | Denver, Colorado, USA
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Date of death | 27 April 2002
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Age | 85 (age at death)
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Place of death | Los Angeles, CA
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Cause of death | Complications from surgery
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Occupation | President of Mattel, Inc.
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Net worth | $100,000,000 USD
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Ruth Handler is known for her role in the short Barbie: Epic Road Trip (2022) as based on characters created by - uncredited.
She is also known for her role in the TV series short Barbie: It Takes Two (2022) as based on characters created by - 3 episodes.
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