Who is Ted Turner?
Ted Turner, a media mogul, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, left an indelible mark larger than life–almost as big as the 2 million acres of land he owns. Born on November 19, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he is the man behind the first 24-hour news channel, CNN, and Captain Planet, a darling of eco-hero cartoons. Known for bold strokes in the television universe, Turner is not only a media mogul but also the second-largest private landowner in the U.S. (Yes, he can literally ride a horse from Canada to Mexico without leaving his propertyeaten your heart out, Monopoly players!)
Ted Turner Career
Ted Turner’s is a résumé worthy of a Hollywood movie script. After succeeding his father in his billboard business, Turner Outdoor Advertising, following the latter’s tragic suicide over them, Ted didn’t just stop at making signs. Instead he turned his gaze upon television. He bought the flickering Atlanta UHF station in 1970 and consolidated it into the now world-famous Turner Broadcasting System, broadcasting cult classics like I Love Lucy and Star Trek to avid TV audiences.
Then came the revolutionary move in 1980 when he founded CNN, the world’s first 24-hour cable news network. And if you ever binge-watch breaking news like it is the latest Netflix series, thank Ted. His empire grew with acquisitions, including MGM’s film library, creation of Turner Network Television (TNT), and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), forever changing the world and how we consume media.
Ted Turner Net Worth
Ted Turner’s net worth for the year 2024 comes in at around a cool $2.2 billion. That’s enough money to buy about 2 million acres of land—oh wait, he already did! In addition to founding CNN, TBS, TNT and formerly owning the Atlanta Braves, Turner has also been busy running his chain of Ted’s Montana Grill restaurants. In addition, he is one of the biggest philanthropists alive, having donated an astonishing $1 billion to United Nations causes.
Ted Turner Age
Ted Turner was born in 1938 and now is a stunning 86 years of age-proving, building a media empire is the ultimate source of youth (or at least an excellent way to keep an old man occupied). Despite his present advanced age and his fight with Lewy body dementia, Turner’s legacy has no slowing down.
Ted Turner Family: Wife and Childrens
As colorful as his career, love life has rivaled Ted Turner. He has been married and divorced three times, with the most public being to actress Jane Fonda, from 1991 to 2001. Before Jane, he was married to Judy Nye from 1960 to 1964 and Jane Shirley Smith from 1965 to 1988. Ted still raised five children—Robert Edward “Teddy” Turner IV, Rhett Turner, Laura Turner, Beau Turner, and Jennie Turner—despite the divorces.
Ted Turner Height and Weight
There’s more to the man being described than his actual height of 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm). There is little said about his weight, though he has apparently been active enough to have had the time and energy for sailing competition, with a win in the America’s Cup, if nothing else, in 1977. Whether battling it out against Rupert Murdoch or the wind and waves, Turner has always kept a healthy balance between business and adventure.
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