Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on 07/30/1947 in Austria (Graz). The name of the actor, Schwarzenegger, is translated from German as "black plowman" and very often pronounced incorrectly. In order to prevent the audience from suffering, pronouncing his difficult surname, he decided to create the pseudonym Strong, which is translated from English as “strong”.
Remembering the beginning of his career, Schwarzenegger notes how curiously confused and distorted his name was. There was even a case when he was called Arnold Schwarzschnitzel.
Star Achievements
Arnold Schwarzenegger - the legendary athlete, the world champion in bodybuilding, 5 times received the title “Mr. Universe”, 7 times - “Mr. Olympia”. A world-famous actor (Arnold Schwarzenegger's filmography includes more than one super hit), a public and political figure, was the main member of the Council in physical education and sports of the United States, a good businessman and an excellent faithful husband and father. Arnold married Maria Shriver TV journalism. He has two daughters from this marriage. And films with the participation of Arnold Schwarzenegger more than once watched almost every inhabitant of the planet. These are the basic data from the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, an amazing person who is known throughout the world.
The actor Arnold Schwarzenegger owes his successes, first of all, to himself, namely his willpower, endurance, determination and love of work.
Childhood
At one time, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very vulnerable, rather weak teenager. He enthusiastically engaged in bodybuilding for several hours a day. As a result, I got what I wanted. Height - 186 cm, chest 145 cm, waist - 79 centimeters, biceps - 56 centimeters. Arnold showed the same persistence in later life.
Arnold was born into the family of a simple policeman who served near Graz. The family lived very poorly. After graduating from high school, young Arnold has already achieved some success in sports. After that, he proudly went to serve in the army.
Relocation to the USA
Soon, Arnold Schwarzenegger was disappointed with a military career and immigrated to the United States in 1968. Here he actively promotes bodybuilding, writes a lot of training manuals on this topic, participates in competitions. He invests money in real estate. In the early 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a sports legend. The directors pay attention to him. After some time, Arnold Schwarzenegger's films become real hits.
Star path
There was no triumphant ascent to the Hollywood Olympus. This is because Arnold Schwarzenegger had no experience and the basics of acting and on the screen looked modest and confused. He was also very disturbed by the German accent. The fact that he had good external data was not enough. Even working with R. Altman and B. Rafelson did not particularly help him.
But success still came. This was the first Arnold Schwarzenegger film, recognized as successful, "Pumping Steel Muscles" (directed by D.
Butler). It was a film adaptation of a book written by the actor himself. Schwarzenegger came to fame and popular recognition after the picture of Milius "Conan the Barbarian", where he played the good savage, who defended justice against the backdrop of fantastic scenery. The professional director, the magnificent script and the skill of Arnold contributed to the creation of a very bright masterpiece. Subsequent films with Arnold Schwarzenegger of this series were less interesting, as they were shot by other directors. “Conan the Destroyer” and “Red Sondzia” were a huge commercial success, but in many ways repeated the past picture.
Education
Arnold Schwarzenegger develops and is engaged in his own education. He studies at the University of Wisconsin, at the Department of Business and International Economics, is engaged in English and choreography, comprehends the secrets of acting.
Arnold Schwarzenegger did not want to be considered an athlete with excellent external data and an empty head. But the directors continue to see in him only an athletic appearance, due to which the filmography of Arnold Schwarzenegger includes a huge number of fighters. After much success, the 1984 Terminator film, where Arnold played the brutal cyborg who was sent from the future to modern Los Angeles, he finally received the title of Superman. The films "Commando" in 1985, "Dishonest Deal", "Running Man" - all continued the theme of the superhero.
Best Roles
Unlike many other actors, Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1988 already wants to break the stereotype of the hero. Arnold made his debut in the film by A. Reitman “Gemini” as a comedic character. The actor revealed to the public a completely new himself: so kind, funny and ironic. In 1990, the film “Police Officer from Kindergarten" was released, which confirmed that Arnie is able to play any role. Thus, the filmography of Arnold Schwarzenegger expanded. But the achievements of the actor are not limited to this.
The best films with Arnold Schwarzenegger of this time, “Have time to remember” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” show that at the moment the actor prefers roles with a pronounced psychological portrait. The plans for a joint participation with Dustin Hoffman in the film about the fathers of psychiatry Jung and Freud are the best evidence of this.
Arnold spends most of his time on social activities and politics. He is a republican. Helps sick children and athletes.
Having received citizenship in 1983, when he was already 45, Arnold Schwarzenegger really became a symbol of America and the American: hardworking and persistent in achieving the goal.
A family
In April 1986, TV journalist Maria Shriver became the wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger. She was John Kennedy's niece. The wedding took place in Hayanis. The ceremony was conducted by John Riordan.
The couple has four children:
- Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger (born December 13, 1989 in Los Angeles, California);
- Christina Maria Aurelia Schwarzenegger (07.23.1991 year of birth, Los Angeles, California);
- Patrick Schwarzenegger (born September 18, 1993, Los Angeles, California);
- Christopher Sargent Shriver Schwarzenegger (September 27, 1997, Los Angeles, California).
Arnold Schwarzenegger and his family lived until May 2011 in Brentwood in a large house. On Sundays, they went to the church of St. Monica. But in May 2011, Arnold announced the severance of a marriage with Mary.
Actor's hobbies
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger acquired his Hammer, designed for civilian use. Due to its performance, it did not meet American fuel economy standards. During the gubernatorial campaign this year, he announced that he would convert some of his Hammers to hydrogen, which he did in the future.
In June 1997, Arnold acquired for $ 38 million a private plane called the Gulf Stream. A few years later he sold it.
Health & Accidents
- In 1997, he underwent surgery to replace the heart valve.
- On December 26, 2006, he underwent a 90-minute operation on a broken hip.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger prefers to control his car himself. He politely refuses any kind of chauffeur.
- The actor crashed on a motorcycle twice. December 9, 2001 broke six ribs. 01/08/2006 crashed on a motorcycle, transporting his son Patrick. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but Fifteen stitches were put on Arnie's lip. The governor of California did not have a driver's license category (A-1 or A) for driving a motorcycle. He said in his defense that he had such a qualification in Austria. Thus, for 10 years he drove a motorcycle illegally. California’s biggest problem is two million people without rights and insurance.
- July 30, 2007 Arnold turned sixty years old. The anniversary was held in Austria, in his homeland, in the city of Graz. Muscle & Fittness has released a super-release featuring 5 covers, with 2 Schwarzeneggers each.
- He is so loved in America that he once became a symbol of this country.
“Escape Plan" (2013)
This is a relatively new film with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ray Brislin, an expert in security systems, has an understanding of prison security and how to survive in a government building. This knowledge helps him in practice when he is thrown into his own prison, from which no one could escape. Now Ray must find his ill-wisher.
Filmography Arnold Schwarzenegger: "The Treasure of the Amazon" (2003)
Beck works as a security guard for a big man and wants to quit this unpleasant business in order to open his own business. The owner offers him the last thing - he will go to the Amazon, to some kind of black spot. Beck is obliged to find Travis, the son of the owner, and return him home. This is not an easy task.
The End of the World (1999)
A girl was born, and the Prince of Darkness burst into the body of a simple businessman. Prophecies cannot be avoided. Will the hero of Arnold Schwarzenegger save the world from the forces of evil? Find out over time. In the meantime, trembling in fear of what is happening.
Batman and Robin (1997)
The fourth film from the cycle about Superman, which is usually called a bat. Will Batman save the world? Will anyone help him with this? We find out. The picture is saturated with the spirit of the nineties, which attracts various audiences.
“Remember Everything” (1990)
The film is based on the work of Philip Dick. The builder Doug Quaid is troubled by dreams in which he is on Mars - the red planet. He decides to ask for help from the company "Memory", which offers imaginary travel. After that, he understands that he is not just a person, but a service agent, to whom his memory has been erased. Expressing his assumptions, he becomes the object of hunting for special services. Doug tries to figure out who he is, and for this goes to Mars, where he becomes a member of the resistance movement.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
In the future, the Skynet computer got out of control. Having unleashed a nuclear war, he was able to enslave the remaining people. Robots rule the earth. Soon the Resistance breaks the course of events and wins. The head of the rebellion against robots is John Connor. From the future in 1994, the terminator arrives again, programmed by John himself to protect him as a child from the attack of another, more advanced terminator.