Kenneth Handler

Article summary

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.

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1. date of birth: 1944-03-22 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 1994-06-11 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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