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| Ted Turner |
Today marks the 78th birthday of media mogul, philanthropist and businessman Ted Turner. Though his name has become synonymous with the Cable News Network (CNN), which he founded in 1980, the name on Mr. Turner’s birth certificate is actually “Robert Edward Turner III.” Mr. Turner was born on November 19, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mr. Turner is the son of Florence (nee Rooney) and Robert Edward Turner II. Notably, Mr. Turner II was a billboard magnate. Mr. Turner II founded Turner Outdoor Billboard, which his son later inherited.
As a philanthropist, Mr. Turner donated $1 billion to support the United Nations. He is also known as the founder of the TBS network, co-founder of the Nuclear Threat Initiative and former owner of the Atlanta Braves.
Mr. Turner has five children and was previously married to actress Jane Fonda (1991-2001).
