Ted Turner

Ted Turner: Biography in Details

Who is Ted Turner?

Ted Turner is an American entrepreneur and a media person. Ted Turner has created many networks named CNN, TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, etc.

He was also in the past served and was the owner of the Atlanta Braves. He has revolutionized the cable industry which is why people also call him “Alexander the Great of broadcasting”.

Ted loves sailing and has participated in competitions such as America’s Cup in 1974, the Fastnet race in 1979, the Olympic trials in 1964, etc.

Ted Turner- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

His birthdate is 19 Nov 1938 and he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the United States as Robert Edward Turner III. The name of his mother was Florence (née Rooney) and his father’s identity was Robert Edward Turner II.

Further, Ted Turner’s ancestry is Caucasian and as per his academics, he first attended The McCallie School. Then he got enrolled at Brown University.

But he was kicked out of the university after finding a girl in his dormitory room. He was later in 1989 given an honorary B.A. from the same university.

Ted Turner- Professional Life, Career

Ted Turner is very successful in his field and is considered a media proprietor. He is the founder of TNT TBS and CNN. Also, he co-founded the Nuclear Threat Initiative, Ted’s Montana Grill (restaurant), and Captain Planet and the Planeteers.

The other venture he created was a television station named TV-6. Ted once owned two teams Atlanta Hawks plus Atlanta Braves, and World Championship Wrestling. At present, he serves as the chairman of Turner Enterprises, the United Nations Foundation, and the Turner Foundation.

Turner Enterprises was created in 1976 and it manages the properties plus investments owned by Ted across the U.S. and Argentina.

What is Ted Turner’s net worth?

By 2023’s sources, he has an estimated net worth of $2.4 billion. However, his yearly salary is not yet stated.

Ted is considered the second-largest landowner in the United States which is measured as two million acres of land. He donated a huge amount of $1 billion to the United Nations Foundation to show U.S. support for the UN.

Divorce Settlement

Ted Turner has to give up a huge part of his assets when he was separating from his third wife Jane. He settled the divorce with over $100 million. He named her his 2,500-acre ranch.

Ted Turner- Rumors, Controversy

This Reggaetonplus Latin R&B genre singer is keeping himself away from scandals as well as rumors. But he was in trouble due to his comments. He said Jesus freaks to the observers of Ash Wednesday that offended them.

Ted Turner also joked about Polish mine detectors which he later said sorry after getting a negative reaction from the Polish deputy foreign minister in 1999. Again Ted’s controversial comment went on in 2002 when he commented on Israel’s terror of Palestinians.

Body Features- Height, Weight

Ted Turner’s towering height is 6 ft 1 inch and his body weight is 70 kg. On top of that, his hair color is turned in grey and his eyes are in brown color.

Is Ted Turner active on social media?

Ted Turner is officially present on social sites such as Twitter with over 20k followers.

His Facebook account is also followed by more than 28k people. But he is not active on Instagram and YouTube.

Trivia/Facts

• As of 2022, he is 83 years old.
• His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
• His Twitter account was made in July 2014.
• Three of his nicknames are Captain Outrageous, The Mouth of the South, and Billionaire Ted.
• His dad killed himself in 1959.
• In 2018, he said he is a patient with Lewy body dementia.
• His restaurant called “Ted’s Montana Grill” is famous for its bison meat.

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