Ted Turner

Born: 1938-11-19

Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Biography

Robert Edward Turner III (November 19, 1938 — May 6, 2026) was an American media proprietor and producer, known for having founded the Cable News Network (CNN) and WTBS, later known as TBS. He was also owner of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during the 1990s.

Known For

Gettysburg
Gods and Generals
Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights
Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies
Jane Fonda in Five Acts
The Slugger's Wife
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
A Flintstones Christmas Carol
The Rise & Fall of WCW
WCW The Great American Bash 1996

Top Movie Credits

Gettysburg Col. Walter T. Patton
Gods and Generals Executive Producer
Jane Fonda in Five Acts Self - (archive footage)
The Slugger's Wife Darryl Fan (uncredited)
The Rise & Fall of WCW Self (archive footage)