Arnold Schwarzenegger
Bodybuilder, actor and politician
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former bodybuilder and Hollywood actor who served as governor of California from 2003 to 2011. He has also written several books.
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Born 1947 in Thal, Austria
About Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947, in Thal, Austria. He began lifting weights at 15 and won the Mr. Universe title at 20, and he later took the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He became a Hollywood action star in the 1980s, with Conan the Barbarian and The Terminator among his best-known films. He later entered politics as a Republican, won the 2003 special recall election for governor of California, and was re-elected in 2006. His books include the memoir Total Recall, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding and Be Useful. He also offers a free daily inspiration newsletter, Arnold's Pump Club.