Ted Turner

Born Robert Edward Turner III on November 19, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio. American media mogul and philanthropist. The founder of CNN (Cable News Network, 1980) as well as the Turner Broadcasting Channel (WTBS). In sports, he owned the Atlanta Braves and WCW (World Championship Wrestling). Ted also won the America's Cup sailing competition ("Courageous") in 1977. A billionaire, he is one of the United States' largest land-owners. Married three times, including to Jane Fonda.