Kenneth Handler
Kenneth Handler | |
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| Born | Kenneth Robert Handler March 22, 1944 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1994 (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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Kenneth Robert Handler (March 22, 1944 – June 11, 1994) was an American screenwriter, director, and film composer.
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. He directed Delivery Boys and A Place Without Parents.