Arnold Schwarzenegger

When Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career in Graz, Austria, he had just one goal, to win the Mr. Universe title. But, owing to the sky high costs to be a member of a sports school, he prepared his very own sports room in the basement of his home. In 1961 he met former Mr. Austria Kurt Marnul. Marnul was so impressed of Arnold's physique that he asked him to train in the Atletic Union in Graz. It was then that Arnold's intense and extensive training began.

In 1965 he enrolled in the Austrian army, but had to go A.W.O.L to compete in Stuttgart, and as a reason, he was jailed after coming back. Arnold Schwarzenneger won the contest in Stuttgart and was given the title of Jr. Mr. Europe. By the time he turned 20, he had already won the titles of Mr. Germany and Mr. Universe. Later on he went on to win many other titles and thus decided to try his luck elsewhere. After following some English lessons and working as a road worker in Santa Monica, California, he received the offer to play the lead role in a documentary named Stay Hungry. The role won him a Golden Globe Award and started the start of an amazing, thriving career.

Arnold Schwarzenegger married American TV-presenter Maria Owings Shriver in 1986 and had four children named Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger, Christina Aurelia Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Christopher Sergant Schwarzenegger. They family reside in Pacific Pallasades, California.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is extremely fond of cars and his fleet include vehicles like: Porsche 911 Carrera convertible, Mercedes SL600, El Dorado Biarritz convertible, 4 Hummer Humvees, Harley Davidson motorcycle, Gulfstream III private jet.

Arnold is the owner of Oak Productions, Schatzi on Main, World Gym Enterprises, Planet Hollywood, Inc. (major co-owner), and All Star Fitness Products.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's favourite sports and hobbies include bodybuilding, running, swimming, scuba diving, tennis, skiing, bowling, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, archery, skeet and trapshooting, bicycling, playing pool, traveling, drawing and collecting art.
Interesting facts about Arnold Schwarzenegger:

• Arnold's last name i.e. Schwarzenegger means black plowman/ploughman.
• Arnie's father Gustav was a former military officer who later went on to become a police officer.
• Arnold also had a brother, Meinhard, who died in a car accident.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger grew up in a very strict catholic home.
• The Guiness Book of World Records referred to him as "the most perfectly developed man in the history of the world."
• Arnold remained the Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness (US) (1990).
• He is also notoriously known as a huge fan of cigar smoking.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Bio

Name: Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger
Nicknames: The Oak, The Austrian Oak, The Olympian, Oak, The King, Champ, Arnie, Schwazzie, Arnold Strong
Location: Los Angeles, California USA
Born: July 30, 1947 in Graz, Austria
Vital Stats
Height: 6'2"
Arms: 22"
Chest: 57"
Waist: 34"
Thighs: 28.5"
Calves: 20"
Off Season Weight: Around 260 lbs.
Competition Weight: Around 235 lbs.
Favorite Exercise: Bent-Over Rows

Competitive Record

• 1963 Steirer Hof Competition in Graz, Austria (runner up)
• 1965 Junior Mr. Europe in Germany
• 1966 Best-Built Athlete of Europe in Germany
• 1966 International Powerlifting Championship in Germany
• 1966 Mr. Europe - amateur in Germany
• 1966 NABBA Mr. Universe - amateur in London, England
• 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe - amateur in London, England
• 1968 German Powerlifting Championship in Germany
• 1968 IFBB Mr. International in Tijuana, Mexico
• 1968 NABBA Mr. Universe - professional in London, England
• 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe in Miami, Florida (tall class winner)
• 1969 IFBB Mr. Universe in New York
• 1969 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York (2nd place to Sergio Olivia)
• 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe - professional in London, England
• 1969 IFBB Mr. Europe - professional in Germany
• 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe - professional in London, England
• 1970 AAU Pro Mr. World in Columbus, Ohio
• 1970 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York
• 1971 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Paris, France
• 1972 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Essen, Germany
• 1973 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York
• 1974 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York
• 1975 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Pretoria, South Africa
• 1980 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Sydney, Australia

Movies done by Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Around The World In 80 Days (2004)
• The Rundown (2003, cameo)
• Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines (2003)
• Collateral Damage (2002)
• End of Days (1999)
• Batman and Robin (1997)
• Jingle All the Way (1996)
• Eraser (1996)
• Terminator 2: 3-D (1996)
• Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)
• Junior (1994)
• True Lies (1994)
• Dave (1993)
• Last Action Hero (1993)
• The Last Party (1993)
• Lincoln (1992)
• Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
• Kindergarten Cop (1990)
• Total Recall (1990)
• Red Heat (1988)
• Twins (1988)
• Predator (1987)
• The Running Man (1987)
• Raw Deal (1986)
• Commando (1985)
• Red Sonja (1985)
• Conan the Destroyer (1984)
• The Terminator (1984)
• Conan the Barbarian (1981)
• The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980)
• Scavenger Hunt (1979)
• The Villain (1979)
• Pumping Iron (1977)
• Stay Hungry (1976)
• The Long Goodbye (1973)
• Hercules in New York (1970)