Ted Turner is an American media mogul, businessman and philanthropist with a net worth estimated at $2.2 billion, as per Forbes rich list, since August 2014.
Biography Ted Turner Net Worth
Ted was born as Robert Edward Turner III on 19 November 1938. He has American nationality for being born in Cincinnati – Ohio in the USA.
Ted was married & divorced 3 times:
- 1960 – 1964 – Julia Gale
- 1965 – 1988 – Jane Shirley Smith
- 1991 – 2001 – Jane Fonda, the famous Hollywood star.
He is the father of five children: Beau Turner, Laura Turner, Jennie Turner, Teddy Turner and Rhett Turner.
Education Ted Turner Net Worth
Ted attended the McCallie School located in Chattanooga – Tennessee. He studied at the Brown University. After been suspended on two occasions from Brown, he eventually obtained his degree in Classics.
Ted Turner: Career & Occupation
- Ted Turner started out working at Turner Advertising owned by his father. He worked there until the death of his father during 1963, who commited suicide.
- The founder of CNN (Cable News Network) in 1980 which was the 1st 24 hour dedicated news channel.
- Founder of WTBS in cable television it was the first superstation concept.
- The source of his wealth based in cable television, including CNN, TBS & WTBS.
Ted Turner Philanthropic Attitude Net Worth
Most probably Ted Turner was the first $1 billion celebrity giver. The straightforward billionaire criticized other moguls for abstaining from giving money away, whilst he was busy building his empire in cable television.
During 1998 he disclosed a pledge of $1 billion to causes which was related to the United Nations. Up till now he gave $841 million of the pledge!
Ted Turner is also a real estate owner consisting of 2.1 million acres throughout twelve states as well as another 100,000 acres of land in South America.
Ted Turner Famous Quotes
“You can never quit. Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”
“You should set goals beyond your reach so you always have something to live for.”
“Life is a game. Money is how we keep score.”
Robert Edward Turner III – Net Worth 2019
Currently at the age of 80 years Ted Turner’s Net Worth for 2019 is $2.2 billion!
