Ted Turner is an American media mogul and philanthropist, best known for founding the CNN network, the first 24-hour news channel. He was born on November 19, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in a family involved in the advertising business. Turner also created the Turner Broadcasting System, which included several other channels like TBS and Cartoon Network. In addition to his media achievements, Turner is a prominent environmentalist and has donated billions to various causes. He is also known for his ownership of the Atlanta Braves, a Major League Baseball team, and for his efforts in promoting peace through the United Nations Foundation.