Arnold Schwarzenegger

	Growing up in a small, isolated village in Austria, he turned to bodybuilding as his ticket to a better life. Prior to that he served a mandatory one year in the Austrian military (beginning in 1965). After conquering the world as arguably the greatest bodybuilder who ever lived, he went to America to make his name in motion pictures... See full bio » Born: Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger July 30, 1947 in Thal, Styria, Austria
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Fun Facts

Personal Quote:

I was always interested in proportion and perfection. When I was 15 I took off my clothes and looked in the mirror. When I stared at myself naked, I realized that to be perfectly proportioned I would need 20-inch arms to match the rest of me. See more »

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Trivia:

10/7/03: Was elected Governor of California as a Republican. See more »

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Trademark:

Frequently has some type of action scene in bathrooms. ( Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, True Lies and Kindergarten Cop. See more »

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Nickname:

Austrian Oak See more »

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Star Sign:

Leo

STARmeter:

Down 22% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro

Personal Details

Other Works:

"Arnold's Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding" See more »

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Publicity Listings:

5 Biographical Movies | 9 Print Biographies | 29 Interviews | 209 Articles | 71 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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Official Sites:

Official Site | State of California - Office of the Governor | See more »

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Alternate Names:

Arnold Strong 'Mr. Universe' | The Governator | Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger | Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger | Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)