Biography
This Austrian-born actor began his career as a body-builder, ultimately
winning several titles for his strength and magnificently sculpted body,
including "Mr. World," "Mr. Universe," (five times) and "Mr. Olympia
(seven times).” As a shy boy, afraid of his father, he turned to lifting
weights. He moved to the U.S. in 1968 where, for a "day job," he started a
bricklaying business, also laying the foundation for the career that
eventually brought him fame and fortune. In 1970 he appeared in a
low-budget film, "Hercules Goes to New York." The film was not notable,
and that year, he was further depressed by the accidental death of his
brother. Arnold began taking business classes at various California
colleges in 1972. After meeting photographer George Butler, he became the
subject of Butler's book "Pumping Iron," released in 1974. The book
surprisingly became a bestseller and was turned into a documentary film of
the same name in 1977. His biography, "Arnold: The Education of a Body
Builder," was published in 1977.
His periodic appearances in film turned into a lucrative movie career
in the '80s with winning titles of "Conan the Barbarian," 1982, "The
Terminator," 1984, "Predator," 1987 and "Total Recall," 1990. Arnold
displayed a surprising flair for comedy with his roles in "Twins," 1988
and "Junior," 1994, along with the mega hit "True Lies." In addition to
his acting career, he is an entrepreneur and owns shopping malls,
gymnasia, and restaurants.
An outspoken Republican, Schwarzenegger worked for his chosen political
party and was rewarded with an appointment as head of the President's
Council on Physical Fitness. On April 26, 1986 in Hyannis, MA,
Schwarzenegger married Maria Shriver, a media personality and the daughter
of Eunice Kennedy (sister of the late Democratic President, John F.
Kennedy) and Sargent Shriver. By 2000, Maria and Arnold had four children,
two daughters and two sons. The couple has to all appearances a strong
marriage and devoted family, despite differences in their political views
and the price they pay for their celebrity status. In early 1995, a
paternity suit was filed by Debra Wrenn, who claimed Arnold fathered her
12-year-old daughter; the lawsuit was an unsuccessful scam. On May 1, 1997
the couple was driving their silver Mercedes-Benz to drop off their son,
Patrick, at pre-school. Two paparazzi chased down the car, and blocked it,
in order to take pictures of Schwarzenegger and his wife. In blocking the
vehicle, the photographers committed the crime of false imprisonment; both
were convicted on February 2, 1998.
Arnold elected to have heart surgery in Los Angeles, CA on April 16,
1997 to replace a heart valve. Schwarzenegger had not been sick, but he
knew that the aortic valve would have to be taken care of to avoid future
problems.
On August 2, 1999, his beloved mother, with whom he shared a birthday
(his mom was born on July 30, 1922), died of a stroke. His father had died
of a coronary 25 years before, in 1974.
Arnold became a citizen of the United States in 1983. With his interest
in politics, the media has often explored the possibility of his running
for the California gubernatorial spot. He has been quoted as saying, “I
would rather be Governor of California than own Austria." On August 6,
2003, with a flair for showmanship, he announced his candidacy for the
position on the late-night TV show, “Tonight” by joking that it was the
toughest decision he’d made since he had opted to get a bikini wax.
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Quotes:
- "Yes, she's [wife Maria Shriver] a Democrat, and this is the first time she's going to vote for a Republican."
- I love Thanksgiving turkey...it's the only time in Los Angeles that you see natural breasts.
- My friend James Cameron and I made three films together - True Lies,
The Terminator and Terminator 2. Of course, that was during his early, low-budget, art-house period.
- It is one thing to idolize heroes. It is quite another to visualize yourself in their place. When I saw great people, I said to myself, 'I can be there.'"
- "I knew I was a winner back in the late sixties. I knew I was
destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is
totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in
any way - I hope it never will."
- "I sometimes do feel frustrated that I have more energy in me than I
can get rid of ... so much energy."
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