| Name |
: |
Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| Birth Name |
: |
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger |
| Gender |
: |
Actor |
| Height |
: |
6' 2" (1.88 m) |
| Born on |
: |
Jul 30, 1947 |
|
Age |
: |
76 |
| Born in |
: |
Thal, Styria, Austria |
| Acting in |
: |
English |
Biography : With an almost unpronounceable surname and a thick Austrian accent, who would have ever believed that a brash, quick talking bodybuilder from a small European village would become one of Hollywood's biggest stars, marry into the prestigious Kennedy family, amass a fortune via shrewd investments and one day be the Governor of California!? The amazing story of uber-star Arnold Schwarzenegger is a true "rags to riches" story of a penniless immigrant making it in the land of opportunity, the United States of America. Arnold was born on July 30th, 1947 in the town of Thal, Austria, to Aurelia (Jadrny) and Gustav Schwarzenegger, the local police chief. From a young age, he took a keen interest in physical fitness and bodybuilding, going on to compete in several minor contests in Europe. However, it was when he emigrated to the United States in 1968 at the tender age of 21 that his star began to rise. Up until the early 1970s, bodybuilding had been viewed as a rather oddball sport, or even ... Read more
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