Biography

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.

Known For

Gettysburg

Col. Walter T. Patton

Gods and Generals

Col. Tazewell Patton

The Rise & Fall of WCW

Self (archive footage)

The Slugger's Wife

Darryl Fan (uncredited)

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows

Self (archive footage)

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

Self - (archive footage)

Citizen Jane Fonda

Self (archive footage)

Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies

(archive footage)