Ruth Handler

Writing • 42 Credits

Biography

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

✍️ Written & Story Credits (39)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

2004 ⭐ 3.7
Characters
Barbie as Rapunzel

Barbie as Rapunzel

2002 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

2006 ⭐ 3.8
Characters
Barbie of Swan Lake

Barbie of Swan Lake

2003 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie and the Diamond Castle

Barbie and the Diamond Castle

2008 ⭐ 3.7
Characters
Barbie: Princess Charm School

Barbie: Princess Charm School

2011 ⭐ 3.8
Characters
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

2010 ⭐ 3.6
Characters
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

2010 ⭐ 3.6
Characters
Barbie as the Island Princess

Barbie as the Island Princess

2007 ⭐ 3.6
Characters
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus

Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus

2005 ⭐ 3.6
Characters
Barbie: Fairytopia

Barbie: Fairytopia

2005 ⭐ 3.4
Characters
Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia

Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia

2006 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie and the Three Musketeers

Barbie and the Three Musketeers

2009 ⭐ 3.7
Characters
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

2012 ⭐ 3.6
Characters
Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'

Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'

2008 ⭐ 3.6
Characters
Barbie Mariposa

Barbie Mariposa

2008 ⭐ 3.4
Characters
Barbie: A Fairy Secret

Barbie: A Fairy Secret

2011 ⭐ 3.4
Characters
Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

2009 ⭐ 3.4
Characters
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2

2012 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow

Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow

2007 ⭐ 3.4
Characters
Barbie and the Secret Door

Barbie and the Secret Door

2014 ⭐ 3.6
Characters
Barbie: Spy Squad

Barbie: Spy Squad

2016 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie in the Pink Shoes

Barbie in the Pink Shoes

2013 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
The Barbie Diaries

The Barbie Diaries

2006 ⭐ 3.3
Characters
Barbie: The Pearl Princess

Barbie: The Pearl Princess

2014 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess

Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess

2013 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie: A Perfect Christmas

Barbie: A Perfect Christmas

2011 ⭐ 3.4
Characters
Barbie in Rock 'N Royals

Barbie in Rock 'N Royals

2015 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure

Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure

2015 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie: Dolphin Magic

Barbie: Dolphin Magic

2017 ⭐ 3.3
Characters
Barbie: Princess Adventure

Barbie: Princess Adventure

2020 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie Video Game Hero

Barbie Video Game Hero

2017 ⭐ 3.4
Characters
Barbie in Princess Power

Barbie in Princess Power

2015 ⭐ 3.1
Characters
Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale

Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale

2013 ⭐ 3.5
Characters
Barbie: Star Light Adventure

Barbie: Star Light Adventure

2016 ⭐ 3.4
Characters
Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase

Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase

2016 ⭐ 3.3
Characters
Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World

Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World

1987 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to Earth

Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to Earth

1987 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Barbie: Dreamtopia Festival of Fun

Barbie: Dreamtopia Festival of Fun

2018 ⭐ 3.4
Characters

🎭 Acting Roles (3)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

2018 ⭐ 3.4
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 ⭐ 2.9
as Self
Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour

Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour

1998 ⭐ 3.8
as Self