Quick access

Moviefone Weekly newsletter Awards coverage Photos & Videos
Movies
All Movies In Theaters Coming Soon Release Calendar Movie Charts Box Office Movie Reviews By Genre By Keyword
TV Shows
All TV Shows TV Charts TV Reviews By Genre By Keyword
Streaming
Streaming Now What to Watch Streaming Movies Streaming TV Shows Free Movies
News
All News Movie News TV News Celebrity News News Archive
Videos
All Videos Movie Trailers Movie Clips TV Trailers TV Clips Moviefone TV Moviefone TV Episodes Made in Hollywood
& More
Showtimes & Tickets Movies Near Me Movie Theaters Celebrities Photos & Videos Newsletter Awards Movie Trivia
TRENDING
'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer 'Dune: Part Three' Trailer 'Shrek 5' Teaser Trailer 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer
STREAMING
Netflix Prime Video Disney+ HBO Max Hulu Peacock Paramount+ Apple TV+ Starz AMC+ Tubi Pluto TV Crunchyroll MGM+
R
Writer

Ruth Handler

Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American businesswoman and inventor. Best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959.

November 4, 1916 (85 years old) Died April 27, 2002
20
Movies
2002–2002
Career
MIH: 'Bad Apples' Exclusive Interview
Celebrity Interviews

Known For

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
75
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
Movie 2004
Stream
Barbie: Princess Charm School
75
Barbie: Princess Charm School
Movie 2011
Stream
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
74
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
Movie 2008
Stream
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar
72
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar
Movie 2012
Stream
Barbie: A Fairy Secret
69
Barbie: A Fairy Secret
Movie 2011
Stream
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale
73
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale
Movie 2010
Stream

Filmography

Full filmography

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
75
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
Movie 2004
Stream
Barbie: Princess Charm School
75
Barbie: Princess Charm School
Movie 2011
Stream
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
74
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
Movie 2008
Stream
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar
72
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar
Movie 2012
Stream
Barbie: A Fairy Secret
69
Barbie: A Fairy Secret
Movie 2011
Stream
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale
73
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale
Movie 2010
Stream

More Celebrities

See all
Alan Ritchson
Alan Ritchson
Acting
Jason Statham
Jason Statham
Acting
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway
Acting
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Acting
Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson
Directing
Rebecca Ferguson
Rebecca Ferguson
Acting
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney
Acting
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Acting
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning
Acting
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Acting
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
Acting
Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega
Acting