Arnold Schwarzenegger

Cast · Writer · Director

Born

July 30, 1947 · Thal, Styria, Austria

Birth name

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” Austro-American actor, businessman, politician and professional bodybuilder. He began training in fitness at age fifteen, won the Mr. Universe title at age twenty and racked up seven Mr. Olympia victories between 1970 and 1980, establishing himself as one of the most accomplished bodybuilders of all time. In the 1980s, he made the leap to film with his iconic role as Conan, the Barbarian, which made him a prominent figure in Hollywood and led to starring roles that highlighted his imposing physique as both villain and hero. In 2003, he entered politics when he was elected governor of California, a position he held until 2011, when he returned to film.