Ted Turner | 11/19/1938 | 83

Though Ted Turner is not someone you will see in front of your screen, he is a significant figure in the entertainment world. He has made a substantial investment in founding the news network known to many as CNN today. It was the first 24-hour cable news back then. He then founded WTBS that pioneered the concept of cable TV that later became TBS.

Aside from being a media proprietor, Turner is also famously known for his philanthropic works. He made a noise when he gave $1 billion to the United Nations, resulting in the creation of the United Nations Foundation. Turner also devoted his assets to environmental works. Did you know that he was behind in making the environmental-themed animated series Captain Planet and the Planeteers? Turner works behind the scenes, creating a legacy not just in the entertainment world but for the people and the environment.