Ted Turner
Biography
Ted Turner works in acting. Born November 19, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Died May 6, 2026. Archytele tracks 32 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
32 titles- Call Me Ted (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Citizen Jane Fonda (2020)
- Jane Fonda in Five Acts (2018) as Self - (archive footage)
- Population Boom (2013) as Self
- Global Eugenics: Using Medicine to Kill (2010) as Himself
- The Rise & Fall of WCW (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies (2004) as (archive footage)
- Gods and Generals (2003) as Col. Tazewell Patton
- Gods and Generals (2003) Executive Producer
- WCW Starrcade 2000 (2000) Executive Producer
- WCW Thunder (1998) Creator
- Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- The Race to Save 100 Years (1997) as Self
- Arli$$ (1996) as Ted Turner
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- WCW Fall Brawl 1996 (1996) Executive Producer
- WCW The Great American Bash 1996 (1996) Executive Producer
- WCW Monday Nitro (1995) Creator
- Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights (1994) Executive Producer
- A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994) Executive Producer
- Gettysburg (1993) as Col. Walter T. Patton
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990) as Fred Learner (voice)
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990) Creator
- A Dialogue: A Conversation with Carl Sagan and Ted Turner (1989) as Host
- The Slugger's Wife (1985) as Darryl Fan (uncredited)
- Ted Turner: The Man from Atlanta (1982) as Self
- CNN Special Report (1980) as Self
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- It's a Long Way to October as Self
- It's a Long Way to October Associate Producer
- It's a Long Way to October Thanks
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ted Turner best known for?
Ted Turner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Attila (2001), Attila (2001), The Living Daylights (1987), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989).
When and where was Ted Turner born?
Ted Turner was born on November 19, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. They passed away on May 6, 2026.
How many credits does Ted Turner have?
Ted Turner has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2024.
What is Ted Turner's background in cinema and television?
Robert Edward Turner III (November 19, 1938 — May 6, 2026) was an American media proprietor and producer, known for having founded the Cable News Network (CNN) and WTBS, later known as TBS. He was also owner of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during the 1990s.
Ted Turner by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Gettysburg (1993) as Col. Walter T. Patton — aged about 54
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990) as Fred Learner (voice) — aged about 51
- Arli$$ (1996) as Ted Turner — aged about 57
- CNN Special Report (1980) as Self — aged about 41
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self — aged about 29
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 22
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