Elliot Handler
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Elliot Handler has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
Isadore Elliot Handler was an American inventor, business magnate, and the co-founder of Mattel. With his wife, Ruth Handler, he developed some of the biggest-selling toys in American history, including Barbie, Chatty Cathy, Creepy Crawlers, and Hot Wheels.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Role | Mattel co-founder/executive |
| Affiliation | Mattel |
| Field | Business / Toy industry |
| Active | 20th century |
Who talks about Elliot Handler on podcasts?
Elliot Handler came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Elliot Handler mentioned alongside?
Elliot Handler is most often mentioned alongside Josh Malcolm Clark, Hong Kong and Stuff You Should Know.
Mentioned together: Josh Malcolm Clark, Hong Kong, Stuff You Should Know, Malaysia, Joshua Mi Bane, Squarespace, La Brea Tar Pits, Reno, Nevada, Little Chuck, Yumi