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
A Flintstones Christmas Carol
Jane Fonda in Five Acts
Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
The Slugger's Wife
WCW Starrcade 2000

Top Movie Credits

Gettysburg Col. Walter T. Patton
Gods and Generals Executive Producer
Jane Fonda in Five Acts Self - (archive footage)
The Rise & Fall of WCW Self (archive footage)
The Slugger's Wife Darryl Fan (uncredited)
WCW Starrcade 2000 Executive Producer