Ruth Handler Children: Barbara Handler, Kenneth Handler

Ruth Handler was an American businesswoman and inventor of the Barbie doll. Ruth and her husband Elliot, had two children together: Barbara and Kenneth

Meet Kenneth Handler

Her son Kenneth Handler  was born in 1947.

While his parents established themselves in the toy industry, Kenneth established himself in the film industry. He was a film composer, screenwriter, and director best known for his work on Delivery Boys and A Place Without Parents.

According to IMDb, Kenneth and his wife Suzie Handler had three children together, one of which was the inspiration for Barbie’s younger sister, Stacie. According to The Guardian, Kenneth died on June 11, 1994, from a brain tumour.

Meet Barbara Handler

According to IMDb, Barbara Handler was born on May 21, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. She seemed to be living a tranquil, retired life now. She used to operate a linen store, but she doesn’t appear to be working right now.

She does, however, enjoy golfing. She previously married Allen Segal for 11 years and had two children with him.

Barbara was the inspiration behind the creation of the Barbie doll.  Her fascination with paper dolls and imaginative play inspired her mother, Ruth, to develop the iconic fashion doll, Barbie.