Arnold Schwarzenegger

Date of Birth: July 30, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Arnold Schwarzenegger, born Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger, is a renowned Austrian-American actor, filmmaker, businessman, author, and former politician and professional bodybuilder. He was born in Thal, Styria, Austria. Schwarzenegger gained fame as a professional bodybuilder, winning the prestigious Mr. Olympia contest seven times. His breakthrough in the film industry came with the film “Conan the Barbarian” in 1982, but he is best known for his role as the titular character in the “Terminator” series. Apart from his entertainment career, Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. He has also been active in advocating for fitness, environmental issues, and various philanthropic endeavors.

5 Interesting Facts about Arnold Schwarzenegger

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to the United States in 1968 and became a U.S. citizen in 1983.

2. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20, making him the youngest person ever to win the title.

3. Schwarzenegger married Maria Shriver, a member of the Kennedy family, in 1986, though they separated in 2011.

4. He underwent emergency open-heart surgery in 2018 to replace a valve originally installed in 1997.

5. Arnold is an advocate for environmental issues and has promoted the use of hydrogen, electric cars, and solar energy.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Arnold Schwarzenegger

1. “I’ll be back.” (Terminator)

2. “The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent.”

3. “For me, life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.”

4. “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”

5. “You have to remember something: Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s net worth was estimated to be around $400 million.

Children

Arnold Schwarzenegger has five children: 1. Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger (born December 13, 1989) 2. Christina Maria Aurelia Schwarzenegger (born July 23, 1991) 3. Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger (born September 18, 1993) 4. Christopher Sargent Shriver Schwarzenegger (born September 27, 1997) 5. Joseph Baena (born October 2, 1997)