Elliot Handler
| Elliot Handler | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 
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.