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Ted Turner: Biography

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Birth Name: Robert Edward Turner III
Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/19/1938, Scorpio
Profession: Media mogul

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Ted Turner Fast Facts:

Won yachting's most prestigious award, the America's Cup, in 1977.
As of 2007, he owns two million acres of U.S. ranch land and is the largest individual landholder in America.
Had a role as a Confederate colonel in the 1993 TV movie Gettysburg, which was produced by Turner Pictures.
Was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1992, the Cable Television Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame in 2000.

Ted Turner Relationships:
Beauregard Turner - Son
Florence Turner - Mother
Jane Fonda - Ex-wife
Jane Smith - Ex-wife
Jennie Turner - Daughter
Judy Nye - Ex-wife
Laura Lee Turner - Daughter
Mary Jane Turner - Sister
Rhett Turner - Son
Robert Edward Turner - Father
Robert Edward Turner IV - Son
Ted Turner Awards:
1997 Peabody: Personal Award - Winner
College:
Attended Brown University, Providence, RI

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