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Ruth Handler (Ruth Marianna Mosko) was born on 4 November, 1916 in Denver, Colorado, USA, is a Writer. Discover Ruth Handler's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of Ruth Handler networth?

Popular As Ruth Marianna Mosko
Occupation writer
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 4 November 1916
Birthday 4 November
Birthplace Denver, Colorado, USA
Date of death 27 April, 2002
Died Place Century City, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Ruth Handler's Husband?

Her husband is Elliot Handler (26 June 1938 - 27 April 2002) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Ruth Handler Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ruth Handler worth at the age of 86 years old? Ruth Handler’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. She is from United States. We have estimated Ruth Handler's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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1998

She was a writer, known for Detective Barbie: Mystery of the Carnival Caper (1998), Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012) and Barbie (1991). She was married to Elliot Handler.

1978

In 1978, she and several other former officers of Mattel were indicted on charges of fraud and false reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission. She pleaded no contest to the charges, which investigators said resulted from attempts to influence stock prices, and was fined and sentenced to community service.

1975

She was a founder of Mattel and helped run the company for 30 years, until she and her husband, then co-chairmen, resigned in 1975.

1970

She was found to have breast cancer in 1970 and had her left breast removed. She later developed a line of artificial breasts made of foam and silicon that she called "Nearly Me". She ran the breast prosthesis company, Ruthton Corporation, for 15 years, before selling it to a division of Kimberly-Clark.

1959

"Barbie the teenage model" made its début at the American Toy Fair in 1959, becoming the success of the New York show with 350,000 units sold in the first year

1942

In 1942 they teamed up with another industrial designer, Harold "Matt" Mattson, to launch a business manufacturing picture frames. They later launched a sideline making dollhouse furniture. Within a few years, the company turned profitable and began to specialize in toys. It was called Mattel, fashioned from the "Matt" in Matson and "El" in Elliot.

1938

Born Ruth Mosko, she was the youngest of 10 children of Polish immigrants who settled in Denver. Her father was a blacksmith who deserted the Russian army. Her mother was illiterate when she arrived in the United States in the steerage section of the steamship. Her mother's health was so frail that Mrs.Handler was reared by an older sister. Ruth was 19 when she left Denver for a vacation in Hollywood and wound up staying. Her high school sweetheart, Elliot Handler, followed her west and married her in 1938.

1916

Ruth Handler was born on November 4, 1916 in Denver, Colorado, USA as Ruth Marianna Mosko.