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Ted Turner
Ted Turner is best known for Captain Planet and the Planeteers, 60 Minutes, E! True Hollywood Story and WCW Monday Nitro. Ted Turner was born on November 19, 1938. Ted Turner died on May 6, 2026 at the age of 87.
- Born
- November 19, 1938
- Place of birth
- Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Died
- May 6, 2026 (87 years old)
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
Filmography
- 2024Call Me TedSelf (archive footage)
- 1998WCW ThunderCreator
- 1996Arli$$Ted Turner
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1995WCW Monday NitroCreator
- 1990Captain Planet and the PlaneteersFred Learner (voice)
- 1980CNN Special ReportSelf
- 196860 MinutesSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ted Turner been in?
Ted Turner is best known for Captain Planet and the Planeteers, 60 Minutes, E! True Hollywood Story and WCW Monday Nitro.
When was Ted Turner born?
Ted Turner was born on November 19, 1938. (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA)
How old is Ted Turner?
Ted Turner died on May 6, 2026 at the age of 87.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·