Ted Turner

Robert Edward "Ted" Turner III (born November 19, 1938) is an American media mogul and philanthropist. As a businessman, he is known as founder of the cable news network CNN, the first dedicated 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. As a philanthropist, he is known for his $1 billion gift to support UN causes, which created the United Nations Foundation, a public ch... More

Date of birth:

  • Nov 19, 1938 (age 73 years)

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Also known as:

  • Robert Edward Turner,
  • Robert Edward Turner III
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TV programs Created

WCW Thunder

WCW Thunder is a professional wrestling show produced by World Championship Wrestling which aired on TBS from January 8, 1998 to March 21, 2001. The rights to...

Captain Planet and the Planeteers

Captain Planet and the Planeteers is an American animated environmentalist television program created by Ted Turner and Barbara Pyle, produced by Pyle,...

WCW Monday Nitro

WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly professional wrestling telecast produced by World Championship Wrestling, created by Ted Turner and Eric Bischoff. The show aired...

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Awards Won:

Year Award Notes/Description
  • 1997
  • a Personal Award
  • 1987
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List Rank Year Note
  • 3
  • 2009
  • Builders & Titans

Time 100 of 2009

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Event Speaker(s) Type or format of presentation Speech subject Date
  • Apr 26, 2010
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Net worth:

Currency Amount Valid Date Source
  • 2,000,000,000
  • 2012
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