Date of Birth: November 19, 1938
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Ted Turner, born Robert Edward Turner III, is an American media mogul, philanthropist, and businessman, best known for founding the Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour news channel. Turner was born into a wealthy family on November 19, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father, Robert Edward Turner II, owned a successful outdoor advertising business, which Turner eventually took over and transformed into Turner Broadcasting System. Turner attended Brown University but was expelled before graduating. He joined his father’s business and expanded it significantly. In 1970, after his father’s death, Turner took control of the company and began to diversify its holdings. He launched the “Superstation” concept with WTBS, which became one of the first cable TV networks to broadcast nationwide via satellite. In 1980, Turner revolutionized the news industry by founding CNN, providing real-time news coverage 24 hours a day. This innovation changed how news was consumed and delivered, making CNN a household name globally. Turner also launched other networks, including TNT and Cartoon Network, further cementing his status as a media pioneer. Turner is also known for his philanthropy, particularly his $1 billion donation to the United Nations Foundation. He has been married three times and has five children. Turner has also been involved in various environmental and social causes, including wildlife conservation and nuclear disarmament.
5 Interesting Facts about Ted Turner
1. Ted Turner was the largest private landowner in the United States at one point, owning approximately 2 million acres.
2. He won the America’s Cup in 1977 as the skipper of the yacht Courageous.
3. Turner was named Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991.
4. He founded the Goodwill Games, an international sports competition intended to ease Cold War tensions.
5. Turner has been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ted Turner
1. “All my life, people have said that I wasn’t going to make it.”
2. “If I only had a little humility, I’d be perfect.”
3. “You can never quit. Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”
4. “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise.”
5. “The happiest people are those who are contributing to society.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Ted Turner’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $10 billion.
Children
Ted Turner has five children: 1. Laura Turner Seydel 2. Robert Edward Turner IV 3. Rhett Turner 4. Beau Turner 5. Jennie Turner Garlington
Relevant Links
1. [Ted Turner Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/business-figure/ted-turner
2. [Ted Turner on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Turner
5. [Ted Turner on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0877436/
