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Ted Turner

American media mogul (1938–2026)

  • Fame60.8
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia137.7K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1938–2026, aged 88United States
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    64 languages
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  • Era
    1938–2026
    Aged 88
  • Known for
    Gettysburg
    1993
Summary
Updated 2026-06-18

Robert Edward Turner III was an American businessman, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. Turner also founded the television networks TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies.

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  • Sports Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Delta Prize for Global Understanding
  • Bower Award for Business Leadership
  • Emperor Has No Clothes Award
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60.8
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Historical29.0
Source confidence80.0
Completeness90.0
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