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Elliot Handler | |
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| Born | April 9, 1916 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 2011 (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Art Center College of Design |
| Occupation | Business magnate |
| Known for | Co-founder of Mattel and inventor of the doll Ken |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Barbara Handler and Kenneth Handler |
Elliot Handler (April 9, 1916 – July 21, 2011) 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.[1][2]
- ^ Miller, Stephen (July 23, 2011). "Hot Wheels' Driver And Barbie's Dad". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
- ^ Chang, Andrea (July 24, 2011). "Elliot Handler, co-founder of toymaker Mattel and inventor of Hot Wheels, dies at 95". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 15, 2011 – via The Washington Post.