Ted Turner

Ted Turner (#1512)

If you're working to help others or make the world better you'll be a lot happier than if all you're doing is trying to make things better for yourself...Because the real greatest joy and satisfaction of all, I think, is helping others.

$ 3 B
Cable television
United States
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87 Years

About Me

Ted Turner is best known for founding CNN, the first 24-hour news station, in 1980. After his father died in 1963, Turner took control of his father's billboard company, Turner Advertising, and rebranded it "Turner Broadcasting." He sold Turner to Time Warner for $7.3 billion in stock in 1996 and saw his fortune tumble when Time Warner bought AOL in 2001, causing shares to drop. Turner is America's third-largest individual landowner, with roughly 2 million acres. Turner, a Giving Pledge signee, chairs the Turner Foundation Inc, which is dedicated to protecting and restoring America's natural environments.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Ted Turner’s rise and global influence.

#1504 Billionaires (2026)
#378 Forbes 400 (2020)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Ted Turner’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.8B (May 4, 2026)