Biography
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Early life and real name
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947, in Thal, Austria. His parents were Gustav Schwarzenegger and Aurelia Schwarzenegger. He grew up in a strict Catholic household with his older brother, Meinhard Schwarzenegger.
As a boy, Arnold Schwarzenegger played several sports and started weight training at a young age. He attended schools in Austria and later studied at Santa Monica College, the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and the University of California, Los Angeles.
Bodybuilding career
Arnold Schwarzenegger began lifting weights as a teenager and won the Mr. Universe bodybuilding championship at the age of 20. He went on to win the Mr. Olympia title seven times during his competitive career.
Nicknamed the Austrian Oak, he appeared in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron in 1977. His bodybuilding success and the Arnold Sports Festival secured his legacy in the sport.
Acting career and films
Arnold Schwarzenegger transitioned into a Hollywood career and achieved worldwide fame as an action star in the 1980s. His breakthrough role came in Conan the Barbarian in 1982.
He starred as the title character in The Terminator in 1984 and returned for four sequels. His other major film credits include Commando, Predator, Total Recall, True Lies, Twins, Kindergarten Cop, and Jingle All the Way.
Political career
As a registered member of the Republican Party, Arnold Schwarzenegger chaired the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. In 2003, he won a special recall election to become the 38th governor of California.
He was reelected in 2006 to serve a full term and reached his term limit in 2011. After leaving office, he returned to his acting career.
Family and personal life
Arnold Schwarzenegger was married to Maria Shriver, and they have four children named Katherine Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, and Christopher Schwarzenegger. He also has a son named Joseph Baena with Mildred Patricia Baena, and his current partner is Heather Milligan.
He stands 188 cm tall and holds citizenship in both Austria and the United States. His awards include the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year, the WWE Hall of Fame, and the Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Birthday and age
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947, which makes Arnold 79 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Arnold shares the date with 74 other famous people.
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