
Born: 30 July 1947
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Years Active: 1970-present
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, politician, and former professional bodybuilder, known for his roles in high-profile action films. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
After retiring from bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action star. His breakthrough came with his starring role in Conan the Barbarian (1982), which was followed by a sequel, Conan the Destroyer (1984). He subsequently starred as the Terminator in the science fiction film The Terminator (1984), and reprised the role in four sequels. Schwarzenegger's other appearances include the action films Commando (1985), The Running Man (1987), Predator (1987), Total Recall (1990), and True Lies (1994), and the comedies Twins (1988), Kindergarten Cop (1990) and Jingle All the Way (1996). At the height of his career, Schwarzenegger was known for his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $5.4 billion worldwide. He is the founder of the film production company Oak Productions.