Elliot Handler
American inventor and businessman (1916–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elliot Handler (April 9, 1916 – July 21, 2011) was an American inventor, businessman, 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.[1][2]
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Born | April 9, 1916 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | July 21, 2011(2011-07-21) (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Art Center College of Design |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Co-founder of Mattel and inventor of the doll Ken |
Spouse | |
Children | Barbara Handler and Kenneth Handler |
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