Kenneth Handler
American filmmaker and namesake of Mattel's Ken doll (1944–1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kenneth Robert Handler (March 22, 1944 – June 11, 1994) was an American screenwriter, director, and film composer.
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Born | Kenneth Robert Handler (1944-03-22)March 22, 1944 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | June 11, 1994(1994-06-11) (aged 50) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, director, composer |
Known for | Namesake of the Ken doll |
Spouse |
Suzie Handler (m. 1963) |
Children | 3 |
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He was the son of Mattel founders Elliot Handler and Ruth Handler, creators of the Barbie and Ken doll, the latter of which is named after him.[1] He directed Delivery Boys and A Place Without Parents.