Arnold
Schwarzenegger (1947- )
Arnold Schwarzenegger was
born as the son of a policeman in Graz. Because he wanted
to get into the local soccer team, he started to workout.
Already at this time was his destiny to obtain a perfect
body and muscles.
In 1965, when he joined the Austrian Army, his commanding
officer withheld the pass to leave the base to take part
in some stupid bodybuilding contest. Arnie deserted, won
the trophy and was thrown into military jail when returning.
It was only then, that the senior officers took a closer
look at the trophy, which happened to be the top position
of Mr. Universe junior! After that, he was officially allowed
to train during his year of service.
From then on he earned one
title after the other. In 1968 he won the International
Powerlifting Championship and decided to move to the USA.
Arnold Schwarzenegger became Mr. Universe twice and Mr.
Olympia each year from 1970-75. His body was his success.
Even today, people often refer to him as the Austrian
Oak. But Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't an example for
all muscles no brains. He also holds an academic Business
degree and is known for his smartness concerning business
and money matters.
In 1970 he was starring in
his first movie, the b-picture 'Hercules goes to New York'.
In 1982 he got the lead role in 'Conan the Barbarian' and
'Terminator', starting his career as a convincing
actor in action movies. Obsessed with money Schwarzenegger
obtained a business degree from the University of Wisconsin
and started investing his earnings. He invested his money
in real estate, making a fortune and married Maria Shriver
in 1986. By this he married into an influental American
family: the Kennedy family. In 1991 he acted in "Terminator
2: Judgement Day", his most successful movie ever.
Arnold Schwarzeneggers is one of the most famous Austrians
living in the States and his influence in Hollywood is very
strong. His trademark is the frequent movie line "I'll
be back" or other comic punchlines. With films like
"Twins" or "Total Recall" Schwarzenegger
gained acclaim for his acting, too.
In 2003 he not only starred
in "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" but also
announced his intention to run for the elections for the
office of Californian Governor. On the 8th Oktober 2003
he won those elections becoming one more successful actor
turned politician of American history. He is also living
proof that you do not have to speak English with a flawless
accent to relive the American dream and rise from dishwasher
to millionaire.
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