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Elliot Handler

Isadore 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.

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Known for
Co-founder of Mattel and inventor of the doll Ken
Occupation
Business magnate
Alma mater
Art Center College of Design
Born
Isadore Elliot Handler (1916-04-09)April 9, 1916 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Children
Barbara Handler and Kenneth Handler
Died
July 21, 2011(2011-07-21) (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Early life

Mattel

Personal life

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Elliot Handler

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Elliot Handler

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related to Early life · 33
Elliot Handler → American, April, Art Center College, B'nai B'rith, Barbara, Barbie, California, Chicago, Colorado, Denver, Design, Elliot, Handler, Handler's, Harold Matson, He, Illinois, In, Isadore, Izzy
related to Mattel · 19
Elliot Handler → Bugs Bunny, Charmin' Chatty, Chatty Baby, Chatty Cathy, Ed, Elliot's, Handler, Handlers, Harold, Herman Munster, Matson, Matson's, Matt, Mattel, Mr, Porky Pig, Ruth, Tiny Chatty Baby, Toys
Alma mater · 1
Elliot Handler → Art Center College of Design
Born · 1
Elliot Handler → Isadore Elliot Handler (1916-04-09)April 9, 1916 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Children · 1
Elliot Handler → Barbara Handler and Kenneth Handler
Died · 1
Elliot Handler → July 21, 2011(2011-07-21) (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Known for · 1
Elliot Handler → Co-founder of Mattel and inventor of the doll Ken
Occupation · 1
Elliot Handler → Business magnate
Spouse · 1
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Elliot HandlerChildrenBarbara Handler and Kenneth Handler1.00infobox
Elliot HandlerDiedJuly 21, 2011(2011-07-21) (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Elliot HandlerKnown forCo-founder of Mattel and inventor of the doll Ken1.00infobox
Elliot HandlerOccupationBusiness magnate1.00infobox
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Bugs Bunnyinstance ofToys were made for cartoon favorites0.80text
Porky Piginstance ofToys were made for cartoon favorites0.80text
and for television characters such as Herman Munsterinstance ofToys were made for cartoon favorites0.80text
Mrinstance ofToys were made for cartoon favorites0.80text
Elliot Handlerrelated to Early lifeIsadore0.60section

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