Age | 85 (age at death) |
Birthday | 4 November, 1916 |
Birthplace | Denver, Colorado, US |
Died | 27 April, 2002 |
Place of Death | Los Angeles, California, US |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | American |
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 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.