Arnold Schwarzenegger
Bodybuilder
38th Governor of California
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER is known all over the globe for his many accomplishments: world champion bodybuilder, Hollywood action hero, successful businessman, environmentalist, philanthropist, best-selling author, and California's 38th Governor.
This world-famous athlete and actor was born in Thal, Austria in 1947, and by the age of 20 was dominating the sport of competitive bodybuilding, becoming the youngest person ever to win the Mr. Universe title. By generating a new international audience for bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger turned himself into a sports icon. With his sights set on Hollywood, he emigrated to America in 1968, and went on to win five Mr. Universe titles and seven Mr. Olympia titles before retiring to dedicate himself to acting. Later, he would go on to earn a college degree from the University of Wisconsin and proudly became a U.S. citizen.
But it is Schwarzenegger's commitment to giving something back to his state and to his country through public service that gives him the most satisfaction; donating his time, energy, and personal finances to serving others all over the world. Schwarzenegger acts as Chairman of the After School All-Stars, a nationwide after-school program, and serves as coach and international torch bearer for Special Olympics. He also served as Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under George H. W. Bush and as Chair of the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under Governor Pete Wilson.
Since leaving office, Schwarzenegger co-founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action, a global non-profit dedicated to helping subnational governments develop, implement, and communicate the importance of low-carbon and climate resilient projects as well as their economic benefits. In December 2012, he was recognized as a 2012 Global Advocate by the United Nations Correspondents Association for his work with the organization.
In August 2012, the University of Southern California Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy launched to provide students an opportunity to focus on the responsibility of leaders to transcend partisanship in order to implement policies that most benefit the people they serve. Its five priority areas of focus are education, energy and environment, fiscal and economic policy, health and human wellness, and political reform.
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- 32 wins & 37 nominations total
Photos 1097
- The Terminator
- Adam Gibson
- Jack Slater
- Luke Brunner
- Marshall (rumored)
- In Development
- The President
- Terry Reynolds
- Pre-production
- Agent State Farm
- Arnold Armstrong
- Captain Courage (voice)
- 26 episodes
- Game Show Host (voice)
- Thunder Zeus
- Dutch (voice)
- executive producer
- 17 episodes
- In-development projects at IMDbPro
Personal details
- Arnold Strong 'Mr. Universe'
- 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- July 30 , 1947
- Thal, Styria, Austria
- Maria Shriver April 26, 1986 - December 28, 2021 (divorced, 4 children)
- Children Katherine Schwarzenegger
- Parents Aurelia Schwarzenegger
- Relatives Meinhard Schwarzenegger (Sibling)
- Other works Appears as The Terminator in the music video by Bon Jovi , "Say It Isn't So", along with Matt LeBlanc , Claudia Schiffer and Emilio Estevez .
- 6 Biographical Movies
- 14 Print Biographies
- 91 Portrayals
- 35 Interviews
- 240 Articles
- 25 Pictorials
- 88 Magazine Cover Photos
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- Trivia He saved a man's life while on vacation in Hawaii in 2004 by swimming into the sea to rescue him from drowning.
- Quotes I was always interested in proportion and perfection. When I was 15 I took off my clothes and looked in the mirror. When I stared at myself naked, I realized that to be perfectly proportioned I would need 20-inch arms to match the rest of me.
- Trademarks Frequent movie line: "I'll be back."
- Austrian Oak
- Conan the Republican
- Styrian Oak
- The Governator
- The Running Man
- Conan the Governor
- The Machine
- Salaries The Last Stand ( 2013 ) $5,000,000 +25% of first dollar
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Early Life and Bodybuilding Career
Mr. olympia victories:, breakthrough with conan and terminator, film career highlights, "commando" (1985), personal life, controversy:.
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947, in Thal bei Graz, Austria. Despite a humble upbringing, Arnold harbored an unyielding desire for fame and fortune. At age 14, he became captivated by bodybuilding and began training rigorously.
Inspired by bodybuilders Reg Park and Steve Reeves, Arnold's dedication paid off. In 1965, he was drafted into the Austrian Army, but his passion for bodybuilding remained unyielding. Despite disciplinary issues, he continued to train, even in the midst of military exercises.
In 1980, Schwarzenegger retired from competitive bodybuilding and pursued acting full-time. His debut film, "Hercules in New York" (1969), was met with poor reviews, but he persevered.
Schwarzenegger's breakthrough came with "Conan the Barbarian" (1982), in which he played the titular warrior. The film garnered widespread attention and established him as a leading action star.
In 1984, "The Terminator" solidified Schwarzenegger's reputation. His iconic portrayal of the cyborg assassin was both menacing and humanizing, cementing his status as a global superstar.
Over the next several years, Schwarzenegger starred in a string of successful action films, including:
In 2003, Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California, a position he held for eight years. After leaving office, he returned to acting in films such as the "The Expendables" trilogy and "Terminator: Genisys" (2015).
Schwarzenegger's marriage to Maria Shriver ended in divorce in 2011. He later acknowledged fathering a child with his former housekeeper, Mildred Patricia Baena.
In 2003, Schwarzenegger was criticized for his decision to commute the death sentence of a convicted murderer.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an iconic figure in both the world of bodybuilding and cinema. His indomitable spirit, physical prowess, and undeniable charisma have made him a legend. Despite his personal flaws, he remains an inspiration to countless individuals worldwide.
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