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Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Judith Nye (1960), Jane Shirley Smith (1965), Jane Fonda (1991-2001)
Children
5 children: Beauregard Turner, Jennie Turner, Laura Lee Turner, Rhett Turner, Robert Edward Turner IV
Parents
Robert Edward Turner II, Florence Rooney
Education
Brown University, The McCallie School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Audawarduz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 100,382 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 46
Career
Career spanning 9 years (1985-1994)
Year context
Born in 1938 -- Munich Agreement; Germany annexes Austria; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1938 →
Zodiac
Year of the Tiger, sign of Scorpio
DROPTHE GOOD_
17
Notable
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
20
Giving
18
Sustainability
69
Cultural Uplift
18
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (16)
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Audubon Medal
WON
B
Bower Award for Business Leadership
WON
B
Delta Prize for Global Understanding
WON
B
Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award
WON
Biography
Robert Edward Turner III is an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded the Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television, as well as television networks TBS and TNT.
Connections (14)
Works at
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Married to
Jane Fonda
Founded
CNN
Founded by
Turner Broadcasting System
Spouse of
Jane Fonda
Spouse of
Judith Nye
Spouse of
Jane Shirley Smith
Child of
Robert Edward Turner II
Child of
Florence Rooney
Parent of
Jennie Turner
Parent of
Beauregard Turner
Parent of
Rhett Turner
Parent of
Robert Edward Turner IV
Parent of
Laura Lee Turner
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ted Turner?
Ted Turner is 87 years old, born on .
Where was Ted Turner born?
Ted Turner was born in Cincinnati.
What movies or shows has Ted Turner been in?
Ted Turner has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Pagemaster (1994), The Slugger's Wife (1985).
Where can I find more information about Ted Turner?
You can find more about Ted Turner on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
