Ted Turner Short biography
Ted Turner is an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. Turner has also been involved in professional wrestling, owning and operating World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1988 to 2001. He is a noted philanthropist, having donated $1 billion to create the United Nations Foundation, a public charity to broaden U.S. support for the UN.
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What is Ted Turner known for?
He is best known as an entrepreneur, television producer, and media proprietor.
When was Ted Turner's net worth last updated?
We last updated this estimate in March 2024.
What are Ted Turner's main income sources?
Ted Turner earns income primarily from Business and Other, as shown in our latest estimate above.
What is Ted Turner's rank among Entrepreneurs?
Currently # 30 among all Entrepreneurs.
When did Ted Turner start his career?
Ted Turner's career ran from 1970 to 0000.
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