Ted Turner

Acting

Ted Turner

Born 19 November 1938 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA · Died 6 May 2026 at 87

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.

Filmography

Movies

3 films

Gods and Generals2003 · Film · Col. Tazewell Patton
Gettysburg1993 · Film · Col. Walter T. Patton
The Slugger's Wife1985 · Film · Darryl Fan (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

5 shows

WCW Thunder1998 · Series · Creator
E! True Hollywood Story1996 · Series
Arli$$1996 · Series · Ted Turner
WCW Monday Nitro1995 · Series · Creator
Captain Planet and the Planeteers1990 · Series · Fred Learner (voice)