Ruth Handler
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ruth Handler has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
Ruth Marianna Handler 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.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Role | Inventor; Mattel co-founder |
| Affiliation | Mattel |
| Field | Business / Toy industry |
| Active | 20th century |
Who talks about Ruth Handler on podcasts?
Ruth Handler came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Ruth Handler mentioned alongside?
Ruth Handler is most often mentioned alongside Cobra, kung fu grip and Franco Harris.
Mentioned together: Cobra, kung fu grip, Franco Harris, HowStuffWorks, Malaysia, Aaron Glenn, Josh Malcolm Clark, Stuff You Should Know, Little Chuck, Kenner