Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator Life Mask T2 Stage 4 Battle Damage Endoskull

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Seller: forsche_design ✉️ (8,964) 100%, Location: Appleton, Wisconsin, US, Ships to: WORLDWIDE & many other countries, Item: 256252675931 Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator Life Mask T2 Stage 4 Battle Damage Endoskull .

This is a contemporary casting direct from an original life mask of Arnold Schwarzenegger from Terminator 2 made as a display piece. This lifecast is of the Terminator exhibiting Stage 4 battle damage from T2.

This 1:1 life-size casting is professionally crafted using a professional grade plaster and has a sturdy metal loop in the back for displaying on a wall.

This casting can also be produced from a lightweight urethane plastic for an additional 100 dollars upon request.

 
William Forsche has been creating and collecting lifecasts for most of his adult life. One of Forsche's career highlights was creating a lifecast of Vincent Price in 1988.

"I have personally been collecting and creating life masks in Hollywood for over 30 years." "This is a professionally made modern casting made of the highest grade materials available." - William Forsche

 

William Forsche offers you this high quality life mask direct from his Hollywood collection.

Castings from our "Premium" Life Mask collection are made for the discriminating collector. These castings have been professionally remastered from the best source materials available, and should not be confused with lower quality life masks readily available elsewhere. A signed C.O.A. and a signature on every cast is provided by William Forsche to ensure its authenticity and high quality.

Our castings have been used in numerous film productions, William Forsche has done life mask creation for Academy Award winning make-up artists Rick Baker, Greg Cannom and for George Lucas' special effects company Industrial Light and Magic. Many of our castings are also in  the personal collections of high profile collectors and artists such as:  Guillermo del Toro, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Heffner, Kirk Douglas, and the late Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck.

 

Testimonials from Hollywood professionals about the quality of Forsche Design Life Masks.

 
Andy Schoneberg is a two time Emmy award winning makeup artist  for "The Walking Dead." Below is the Humphrey Bogart display he created using one of Forsche's Life Masks.
"I met William 28 years ago(!) on Dead Heat. He was a master life caster then, doing excellent work. He's a fantastic artist and technician. William's life cast collection is without equal. If William is offering a life cast of a particular person, you can bet he's done the legwork to make sure that it's the best, most accurate cast available. Period." -Andy Schoneberg

 
 
Dan Platt's work includes "Terminator 2", Tupac Shakur's hologram for "Coachella" and he was also the Facial Model Lead responsible for youthenizing Jeff Bridges as Clu for "Tron: Legacy."
"Bill, I've been collecting life casts from you for 20 years and without fail, your castings are undisputedly the sharpest, distortion free and most accurate castings in the industry. How do I know? Every morning Ebay sends out a fresh listing of available life casts and I am appalled on what is being offered by your competitors. When I had the privilege to work with you at Greg Cannom's in the early 90's, your life cast work was without flaw and that same attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident in every cast that you sell. I could not and most importantly, WILL NOT buy any life cast from anyone other than you. The success of my career depends heavily on the solid understanding of facial anatomy, form and structure. For the last two decades, your life casts gave me that invaluable understanding. And without that knowledge, I would never have been able to correctly interpret poorly lit or artistically shot photographs when I recreated Tupac for Coachella." -Dan Platt

 

Tom Spina: Sculptor, Movie Prop Conservation Artist and Collector works on an original "Mrs. Doubtfire" appliance displayed on a custom Robin Williams life mask display bust provided by William Forsche of Forsche Design.
"To any and all collectors of lifecasts, You will simply never find another source like William Forsche. His decades of film FX experience and encyclopedic knowledge are a benefit not found in any other lifecast seller, but the real value is in the exquisite quality of the castings themselves. Each is a work of art in its own right, always with highest level of detail of any available, and the closest generation to the original actor's face. I am never disappointed when I open a package from Forsche! I've counted on Bill for reference busts when recreating famous faces and also for things like copies of Robin Williams' head, to which we applied two sets of original Mrs. Doubtfire appliances for display. In order to achieve that, we needed castings that were properly sized and without warp. Bill delivered, as he always does! I can highly recommend his work to anyone interested and look forward to my next purchase!"  Sincerely, -Tom Spina
 

Daniel Horne is a multiple award winning artist, painter and mask maker whose work is in many private collections worldwide including: Guillermo del Toro, Greg Nicotero and Rick Baker.
"William, Thank you again for offering great life casts, I have ten of yours and they are far superior to anything else that is offered."  -Daniel Horne

 

Mike Hill is a portrait sculptor and artist whose work is in many private collections, Mike has also sculpted for television's "American Horror Story" and film projects such as "Men in Black 3" and "The Wolfman."
"Life masks are a valuable tool in the process of sculpting a human head or likeness. It doesnt matter if it isn?t the actual person, understanding the folds and planes of the face is far easier to understand if you hold one in your hand .  William Forsche is my go-to for any life mask."     -Mike Hill

 

Why purchase our life masks when there are cheaper plastic castings and other sources available?

"The advent of the internet has put collecting life masks into the hands of many people outside the film industry; I have personally acquired some of these life masks from various internet sources and have been extremely disappointed with the quality and the distortion (shrinkage etc.) of these castings. The average person outside the film industry doesn't have studio grade life masks to compare their castings with. With over 30 years of selectively collecting life masks it has always been my goal to obtain the highest quality masks available. Not only have I been a collector I am also a Hollywood life mask artist who has created some of the castings that exist in private collections, museums and have been used in the production of many of the major Hollywood films which I have worked on. My professional experience gives me the insight and the ability to compare similar castings and grade them on their detail, shrinkage and distortion. It is my goal and my passion to always make the highest quality life masks possible and it is my pleasure to share these casts with the discriminating life mask collector."     -William Forsche
 

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Forsche Design's white plaster lifecast of Grace Kelley on the left compared to theirs which is on the right.

Our more complete and detailed Grace Kelley cast does not exhibit the shrinkage or distortion of their casting which has less detail. Their once white plastic cast has yellowed considerably with age and has only a single wire as a do it yourself type of hanger.

 
Lifecast artist Willa Shalit invited William Forsche to New York City in 1986 to teach her his lifecasting techniques, after seeing the torso and face casting of Hugh Heffner's girlfriend that he created for the Playboy Mansion. Forsche was later asked to assist Willa Shalit with the smiling lifecast of Stevie Wonder created for his Album cover "Characters."
 
Many of Forsche's lifecasting techniques were also utilized for some of Shalit's more refined lifecasts in her book "Life Cast: Behind the Mask."
Forsche works on a life mask of Brooke Shields in Shalit's  lifecast studio, New York City circa 1986.
 
 
Modern day photo of William Forsche recreating the "Aladdin Sane" life masks that he originally made for David Bowie's personal collection.
 
David Bowie and William Forsche at "Top of the Pops" circa 1987.
 
William Forsche with Hollywood Acting Legends: Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck.
 
Select image below to read an article about the lifecast artist William Forsche.
 
 
William Forsche was asked to join several other top Hollywood make-up effects artists recently to teach his lifecasting techniques in the "Ultimate Creature Creator Class."
 

Performer's Film Television & Media Appearances
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Full Cast & Crew Directed by James Cameron Writing Credits (WGA) James Cameron ... (written by) & William Wisher Jr. ... (written by) (as William Wisher) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger ... The Terminator Linda Hamilton Linda Hamilton ... Sarah Connor Edward Furlong Edward Furlong ... John Connor Robert Patrick Robert Patrick ... T-1000 Earl Boen Earl Boen ... Dr. Silberman Joe Morton Joe Morton ... Miles Dyson S. Epatha Merkerson S. Epatha Merkerson ... Tarissa Dyson Castulo Guerra Castulo Guerra ... Enrique Salceda Danny Cooksey Danny Cooksey ... Tim Jenette Goldstein Jenette Goldstein ... Janelle Voight Xander Berkeley Xander Berkeley ... Todd Voight Leslie Hamilton Gearren Leslie Hamilton Gearren ... Twin Sarah Ken Gibbel Ken Gibbel ... Douglas Robert Winley Robert Winley ... Cigar Biker Peter Schrum Peter Schrum ... Lloyd (as Pete Schrum) Shane Wilder Shane Wilder ... Trucker Michael Edwards Michael Edwards ... Old John Connor Jared Lounsbery Jared Lounsbery ... Kid Casey Chavez Casey Chavez ... Kid Ennalls Berl Ennalls Berl ... Bryant Don Lake Don Lake ... Mossberg Richard Vidan Richard Vidan ... Weatherby Tom McDonald Tom McDonald ... Cop Jim Palmer Jim Palmer ... Jock Gerard G. Williams Gerard G. Williams ... Jock Gwenda Deacon Gwenda Deacon ... Night Nurse Don Stanton Don Stanton ... Lewis the Guard Dan Stanton Dan Stanton ... Lewis as T-1000 Colin Patrick Lynch Colin Patrick Lynch ... Attendant Noel Evangelisti Noel Evangelisti ... Hospital Guard Nikki Cox Nikki Cox ... Girl Lisa Brinegar Lisa Brinegar ... Girl DeVaughn Nixon DeVaughn Nixon ... Danny Dyson (as De Vaughn Nixon) Tony Simotes Tony Simotes ... Vault Guard Diane Rodriguez Diane Rodriguez ... Jolanda Salceda Dalton Abbott Dalton Abbott ... Infant John Connor Ron Young Ron Young ... Pool Cue Biker Charles Robert Brown Charles Robert Brown ... Tattoo Biker Abdul Salaam El Razzac Abdul Salaam El Razzac ... Gibbons Mike Muscat Mike Muscat ... Moshier Dean Norris Dean Norris ... SWAT Team Leader Charles A. Tamburro Charles A. Tamburro ... Police Chopper Pilot (as Charles Tamburro) J. Rob Jordan J. Rob Jordan ... Pickup Truck Driver Terrence Evans Terrence Evans ... Tanker Truck Driver Denney Pierce Denney Pierce ... Burly Attendant Mark Christopher Lawrence Mark Christopher Lawrence ... Burly Attendant Pat Kouri Pat Kouri ... SWAT Leader Van Ling Van Ling ... Cyberdyne Tech Rest of cast listed alphabetically: Michael Albanese Michael Albanese ... SWAT Officer (uncredited) Ed Arneson Ed Arneson ... SWAT Officer (uncredited) Bret A. Arnold Bret A. Arnold ... Future Coda Man (uncredited) Debra Casey Debra Casey ... Mohawk Girl at Biker Bar (uncredited) Jim Dahl Jim Dahl ... SWAT Officer (uncredited) Martin DeLuca Martin DeLuca ... Cyberdyne Tech (uncredited) Jennifer Jacono Jennifer Jacono ... Mother in Mall (uncredited) Gavin Kelly Gavin Kelly ... Gamer (uncredited) Takao Komine Takao Komine ... Tourist Shot by T-1000 (uncredited) Joel Kramer Joel Kramer ... Male Nurse (uncredited) Anne Merrem Anne Merrem ... Psychiatric (uncredited) Richard Ruskin Richard Ruskin ... Frisbee Player (uncredited) Scott Shaw Scott Shaw ... Cyberdyne Tech (uncredited) Steven Stear Steven Stear ... SWAT Officer (uncredited) Sven-Ole Thorsen Sven-Ole Thorsen ... Mall Security Guard (uncredited) Randy Walker Randy Walker ... SWAT Officer (uncredited) William Wisher Jr. William Wisher Jr. ... Galleria Photographer / Cop (uncredited) Create a character page for: ? Produced by Stephanie Austin ... co-producer James Cameron ... producer Gale Anne Hurd ... executive producer Mario Kassar ... executive producer B.J. Rack ... co-producer Music by Brad Fiedel Cinematography by Adam Greenberg ... director of photography Film Editing by Conrad Buff IV ... (as Conrad Buff) Dody Dorn ... (special version) Mark Goldblatt Richard A. Harris Casting By Mali Finn Production Design by Joseph C. Nemec III ... (as Joseph Nemec III) Art Direction by Joseph P. Lucky Set Decoration by John M. Dwyer Costume Design by Marlene Stewart Makeup Department Jeff Dawn ... key makeup department Ed French ... makeup artist Steve LaPorte ... makeup artist Robert L. Stevenson ... hairstylist: (as Robert L. Stevensen) Peter Tothpal ... key hair stylist Stan Winston ... special makeup producer Production Management Pamela Easley ... post-production supervisor Dirk Petersmann ... unit production manager Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Randall Badger ... first assistant director: second unit Dustin Bernard ... second assistant director Xochi Blymyer ... second second assistant director Kelly Cantley ... dga trainee Frank Davis ... key second assistant director Gary Davis ... second unit director David Fudge ... second assistant director: second unit Grant Gilmore ... second assistant director: second unit J. Michael Haynie ... first assistant director James Lansbury ... second assistant director Scott Laughlin ... key second assistant director Terry Miller ... first assistant director George Parra ... first assistant director: second unit Tony Perez ... second assistant director Barry K. Thomas ... first assistant director: second unit (as Barry Thomas) Glenn R. Wilder ... second unit director (uncredited) Art Department Craig Baron ... set dresser Charles William Breen ... assistant art director (as Charles W. Breen) Steve Burg ... conceptual artist (as Stephen Burg) Steve Callas ... construction coordinator Mike Cameron ... functional props Vince Catlin ... functional props Carole Lee Cole ... set designer (as Carole L. Cole) Gary Diamond ... assistant art director William K. Dolan ... set dresser (as William Dolan) Bill 'Kauhane' Hoyt ... stand-by painter (as Bill K. Hoyt) George Jenson ... illustrator (as George Jensen) Duncan Kennedy ... art department assistant Walter P. Martishius ... set designer (as Walter Martishius) R. Patrick McGee ... on-set dresser Carla S. Nemec ... art department coordinator Phillip Norwood ... storyboard artist Joe Pizzorusso ... set dresser Charles Stewart ... property master Barton M. Susman ... leadman Linda Waxman ... assistant property master Mike Wells ... general foreman Renato Casaro ... poster designer (uncredited) Gary J. Coelho ... laborer gang boss (uncredited) Paul Duchemin ... set dresser (uncredited) Jimmy Flores ... propmaker gangboss (uncredited) Peter Flynn ... propmaker (uncredited) Martin J. Gibbons ... welder (uncredited) Mark A. Mancinelli ... hod plasterer (uncredited) Iain McCaig ... concept/storyboard artist (uncredited) Robert Misetich ... set paint foreman (uncredited) David Russell ... conceptual illustrator (uncredited) Robert Van Dyke ... propmaker foreman (uncredited) Joe Ward ... labor forman (uncredited) Christopher Woodworth ... paint supervisor (uncredited) Sound Department Nicholas R. Allen ... boom operator C.J. Appel ... adr editor: Skywalker Sound Sandina Bailo-Lape ... foley editor: Skywalker Sound Chris Barron ... digital transfer: 5.1 EX & ES remixes (as Christopher Barron) Phil Benson ... sound assistant: 1993 special edition Sara Bolder ... dialogue editor: Skywalker Sound Gloria S. Borders ... sound supervisor: Skywalker Sound / supervising sound editor: 1993 special edition Christopher Boyes ... foley recordist: Skywalker Sound Scott Chandler ... assistant sound designer: Skywalker Sound Teresa Eckton ... sound effects editor: Skywalker Sound Ken Fischer ... sound effects editor: Skywalker Sound Stacey A. Foiles ... dialogue editor: Skywalker Sound (as Stacey Foiles) Clare C. Freeman ... foley editor: 1993 special edition (as Clare Freeman) / sound assistant: Skywalker Sound (as Clare Freeman) Jonathan Greber ... digital transfer: 5.1 EX & ES remixes J.R. Grubbs ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound Samuel H. Hinckley ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound (as Sam Hickley) Tim Holland ... sound effects editor: Skywalker Sound Richard Hymns ... sound effects editor: Skywalker Sound Vanessa James ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound Tom Johnson ... re-recording mixer Hael Kobayashi ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound Sean Landeros ... re-recordist: 5.1 EX & ES remixes Brian Magerkurth ... machine room operator: 5.1 EX & ES remixes Barbara McBane ... adr editor: Skywalker Sound Marilyn McCoppen ... dialogue editor: 1993 special edition Marnie Moore ... foley assistant: Skywalker Sound Tom Myers ... assistant sound designer: Skywalker Sound Jonathan Null ... supervising assistant sound editor: 5.1 EX & ES remixes Larry Oatfield ... sound effects editor: Skywalker Sound Philip Olbrantz ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound (as Phil Olbrantz) Lee Orloff ... sound mixer Diana Pellegrini ... foley editor: Skywalker Sound Michele Perrone ... adr editor: Skywalker Sound (as Michael Perrone) Susan Popovic ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound Larry Rennick ... sound assistant: 1993 special edition (as Larry Renick) Kevin Rose-Williams ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound (as Kevin Williams) Gary Rydstrom ... re-recording mixer: 1991 & 1993 special edition / sound design: 1993 special edition / sound designer: Skywalker Sound Claire Sanfilippo ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound Susan Sanford ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound Paige Sartorius ... dialogue editor: Skywalker Sound Jim Seymour ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound Robert Shoup ... sound effects editor: 1991 & 1993 special edition David Slusser ... assistant sound designer: Skywalker Sound Kent Sparling ... mix technician: 5.1 EX & ES remixes Dianna Stirpe ... dialogue editor: 1993 special edition (as Diana Stripe) / sound assistant: Skywalker Sound (as Diana Stirpe) Gary Summers ... re-recording mixer: 1991 & 1993 special edition Ewa Sztompke ... dialogue editor: Skywalker Sound Patti Tauscher ... sound assistant: 1993 special edition (as Patty Tauscher) Dennie Thorpe ... foley artist: Skywalker Sound John Torrijos ... video services: 5.1 EX & ES remixes (as John 'J.T.' Torrijos) Pam Uzzell ... sound assistant: Skywalker Sound Ethan Van der Ryn ... sound effects editor: Skywalker Sound (as Ethan Van Der Ryn) / supervising sound editor: 5.1 EX & ES remixes Christian von Burkleo ... video services: 5.1 EX & ES remixes Knox White ... cable (as Knox Grantham White) Marian Wilde ... foley editor: Skywalker Sound (as Marion Wilde) Gwendolyn Yates Whittle ... dialogue editor: Skywalker Sound (as Gwen Yates-Whittle) James Allen ... re-recordist (uncredited) Gloria S. Borders ... sound effects recordist (uncredited) John Countryman ... machine room operator (uncredited) Thierry J. Couturier ... supervising sound editor: temp (uncredited) Nicholas James ... sound effects editor (uncredited) Ron Lagerlof ... post audio facility manager (uncredited) John Rotondi ... sound engineer: Y4 (uncredited) Gary Rydstrom ... sound effects recordist (uncredited) Gwendolyn Yates Whittle ... adr editor (uncredited) Special Effects by Bob Ahmanson ... special effects technician: 4-Ward Productions Brent Baker ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Bill Basso ... art department: Stan Winston Studio David Beneke ... art department: Stan Winston Studio (as Dave Beneke) Evan Brainard ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio Len Burge ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Rob Burman ... art department: Stan Winston Studio (as Robert Burman) Craig Caton ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio Chris Cowan ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio (as Christian Cowan) Richard Davison ... art department: Stan Winston Studio (as Richard Davidson) Glen Eisner ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Greg Figiel ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Scott R. Fisher ... special effects assistant (as Scott Fisher) Thomas L. Fisher ... special effects coordinator Bruce Spaulding Fuller ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Mark Goldberg ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio Armando González ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio Dave Grasso ... art department: Stan Winston Studio (as David Grasso) Rhonda C. Gunner ... terminator p.o.v., video and graphic displays, Video Image Roger Hansen ... special effects assistant Phillip Hartmann ... special effects technician: 4-Ward Productions Beth Hathaway ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Richard E. Hollander ... terminator p.o.v., video and graphic displays, Video Image Adam Jones ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Mark Jurinko ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Eileen Kastner-Delago ... art department: Stan Winston Studio (as Eileen Kastner Delago) Joseph Kelly ... art department: Stan Winston Studio (as Joseph Kelley) Bob King ... special effects assistant Jay King ... special effects assistant Terry W. King ... special effects assistant (as Terry King) Brad Krisko ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Richard J. Landon ... mechanical department coordinator: Stan Winston Studio (as Richard Landon) Mark Lohff ... assistant to artists: Stan Winston Studio Frank Charles Lutkus III ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio (as Charles Lutkus) Shane Mahan ... art department coordinator: Stan Winston Studio Greg Manion ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio (as Gregory Manion) Karen Mason ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Curt Massof ... art department: Stan Winston Studio J.C. Matalon ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Mark 'Crash' McCreery ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Gregory L. McMurry ... terminator p.o.v., video and graphic displays, Video Image Tara Meaney-Crocitto ... art department: assistant to Stan Winston, Stan Winston Studio (as Tara Meaney Crocitto) Paul Mejias ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Hal Miles ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio (as Hal Miles II) Bruce Minkus ... special effects assistant Mark Noel ... special effects assistant Jeff Periera ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Jon Curtis Price ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio (as Jon C. Price) Joe Reader ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Dan Rebert ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Sean Rodgers ... art department: Stan Winston Studio John Rosengrant ... art department coordinator: Stan Winston Studio Steve Sanders ... special effects technician: 4-Ward Productions Andy Schoneberg ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Paul Sciacca ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Alan Scott ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Shannon Shea ... art department coordinator: Stan Winston Studio Michael Spatola ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Ian Stevenson ... art department: Stan Winston Studio David Stinnett ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Christopher Swift ... art department: Stan Winston Studio (as Chris Swift) Michiko Tagawa ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Joseph Patrick Todd ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Mike Trcic ... art department: Stan Winston Studio Joe Viskocil ... special effects supervisor: 4-Ward Productions (as Joseph Viskocil) John C. Wash ... terminator p.o.v., video and graphic displays, Video Image Robert E. Watson ... art department: Stan Winston Studio (as Rob Watson) N. Brock Winkless IV ... mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio (as Brock Winkless) Stan Winston ... terminator effects produced by Thomas Zell ... special effects technician: 4-Ward Productions Greg Aronowitz ... mold maker (uncredited) David Chameides ... special effects crew (uncredited) Robert Hutchins ... pyrotechnician (uncredited) Gary L. King ... special effects crew (uncredited) Andrew Miller ... special effects foreman (uncredited) Michael Possert ... special effects props (uncredited) George Zamora ... special effects technician (uncredited) Visual Effects by Diana Ace ... computer graphics technical assistant: ILM Tony Alderson ... fire shots: Fantasy II Film Effects Bret Alexander ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions Scott E. Anderson ... computer graphics shot supervisor: ILM Ed Angell ... tesla coil: The Artificial Lighting Company Sean Applegate ... head animator: Fantasy II Film Effects Gordon Baker ... digital artist: ILM Randall K. Bean ... scanning operator: ILM James Belkin ... director of photography: 4-Ward Productions Jennifer C. Bell ... effects coordinator: 4-Ward Productions (as Jennifer Bell) Tom Bertino ... roto supervisor: ILM John Andrew Berton Jr. ... computer graphics animator: ILM Scott Beverly ... production assistant: Fantasy II Film Effects Ken Beyer ... computer graphics systems support: ILM Beth Block ... production coordinator: Fantasy II Film Effects (as Beth Bloc) Barbara Brennan ... digital artist: ILM Stephen Brien ... miniature set and rig supervisor: 4-Ward Productions Betzy Bromberg ... optical supervisor: Fantasy II Film Effects Kevin Brown ... stage assistant: 4-Ward Productions John Bruno ... visual effects designer Geoff Burdick ... visual effects assistant (as Geoffrey Burdick) Geoff Campbell ... computer graphics animator: ILM Dan Carter ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions (as Daniel Carter) Anthony Chaney ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions Doug Chiang ... visual effects art director: ILM Terry Chostner ... effects photography: ILM Richard L. Cohen ... computer graphics animator: ILM Steve Cohen ... production assistant: Fantasy II Film Effects Susan Adele Colletta ... digital coordinator: ILM Tim Conrad ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions James Cook ... production assistant: Fantasy II Film Effects Bryan Cooke ... optical line-up: Fantasy II Film Effects Michael Cooper ... scanning operator: ILM Robert Costa ... optical effects supervisor: 4-Ward Productions Gail Currey ... visual effects coordinator: ILM Jim Davidson ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions Mark A.Z. Dippé ... assistant visual effects supervisor: ILM George D. Dodge ... director of photography: 4-Ward Productions Miller Drake ... visual effects editor Sandra Duque ... stereoscopic compositor John Eaves ... illustrator: Fantasy II Film Effects Elaine Edford ... special visual effects sequences: 4-Ward Productions David Emerson ... optical camera: Fantasy II Film Effects (as Dave Emerson) Eric Enderton ... computer graphics software developer: ILM Rachel Falk ... computer graphics technical assistant: ILM Stefen Fangmeier ... computer graphics shot supervisor: ILM (as Stefen M. Fangmeier) Don Fergus ... optical camera: Fantasy II Film Effects Anthony Forzaglia Jr. ... stage assistant: 4-Ward Productions Carl N. Frederick ... computer graphics software developer: ILM (as Carl Nai Frederick) Jonathan French ... computer graphics animator: ILM Dan Frye ... sculptor: Make Up Effects Unlimited Jorge Fuentes ... stage manager: 4-Ward Productions Jack Gallagher ... plate photography coordinator: ILM George Gambetta ... scanning operator: ILM Paul Gentry ... camera operator: Fantasy II Film Effects Pete Gerard ... model maker: Make Up Effects Unlimited Michael Gleason ... visual effects editor: ILM Joanne Hafner ... rotoscoper: ILM James Hagedorn ... digital artist: ILM (as Jim Hagedorn) Janet Healy ... visual effects producer: ILM Alex Heffner ... lead stereoscopic artist Philip Heron ... stage technician: ILM (as Phil Heron) Robert Hill ... effects photography: ILM (as Bob Hill) Christian Hogue ... computer graphics animator: ILM Sandy Houston ... rotoscoper: ILM Lincoln Hu ... computer graphics shot supervisor: ILM Leslie Huntley ... visual effects producer: Fantasy II Film Effects George H. Joblove ... computer graphics shot supervisor: ILM Ed Jones ... executive in charge of post production: ILM Kirby Jones ... production assistant: Fantasy II Film Effects Michael Joyce ... model and shop supervisor: Fantasy II Film Effects Emmet Kane ... effects lead man: 4-Ward Productions Michael Karp ... camera operator: Fantasy II Film Effects Douglas S. Kay ... computer graphics department manager: ILM (as Douglas Scott Kay) Pam Kaye ... production accountant: ILM (as Pamela Kaye) Elizabeth Maxwell Keith ... computer graphics animator: ILM Richard Kilroy ... matte painter: 4-Ward Productions Pete Kleinow ... go animation: Fantasy II Film Effects (as Peter Kleinow) Jay Lenci ... computer graphics systems support: ILM Jeffrey B. Light ... scanning software: ILM (as Jeff Light) Van Ling ... creative supervisor/visual effects coordinator Greg Maloney ... digital transfer operator: ILM David Zen Mansley ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions Jim Martin ... optical engineer: Fantasy II Film Effects Jim May ... visual effects assistant editor: ILM Patrick McArdle ... plate photography: ILM Brian McFadden ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions Roberto McGrath ... negative cutter: ILM Bob Micheletti ... optical engineer: Fantasy II Film Effects Carl Miller ... plate photography: ILM W. Peter Miller ... editor: 4-Ward Productions Jim Mitchell ... computer graphics technical assistant: ILM (as James D. Mitchell) Bart Mixon ... sculptor: Make Up Effects Unlimited Bret Mixon ... roto supervisor: Fantasy II Film Effects Tony Moffett ... production assistant: Fantasy II Film Effects Terry Molatore ... rotoscoper: ILM Jack Mongovan ... rotoscoper: ILM Doug Moore ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions Sergio Moreno ... stage assistant: 4-Ward Productions Tim Morgan ... stage technician: ILM Jim Morris ... executive in charge of production: ILM Richard Mula ... visual effects lighting consultant Mary Mullen ... ink and paint supervisor: Fantasy II Film Effects Dennis Muren ... visual effects supervisor: ILM Michael J. Natkin ... computer graphics software developer: ILM George S. Neil ... gaffer: 4-Ward Productions (as George Neil) John Nelson ... computer graphics animator: ILM Michael Novotny ... production designer: 4-Ward Productions Joe Pasquale ... computer graphics animator: ILM (as Joseph M. Pasquale) Steve Petruzates ... model maker: Fantasy II Film Effects Joshua Pines ... scanning supervisor: ILM Paula Pirok ... production assistant: 4-Ward Productions Dan Platt ... sculptor: Make Up Effects Unlimited Jeryd Pojawa ... visual consultant: Fantasy II Film Effects (as Jerry Pojawa) Angus Poon ... computer graphics software developer: ILM Chuck Ray ... stage technician: ILM Gary Rhodaback ... model maker: Fantasy II Film Effects Jay Riddle ... computer graphics shot supervisor: ILM Rick Rische ... matte painter: 4-Ward Productions Stuart Robertson ... digital supervisor: ILM Alice Rosen ... computer graphics technical assistant: ILM Stephen Rosenbaum ... computer graphics animator: ILM Scott Ross ... vice president and general manager: ILM Richard Ruskuski ... miniature set and rig supervisor: 4-Ward Productions (as Ricc Ruskuski) Alison Savitch ... visual effects production supervisor John Schlag ... computer graphics software developer: ILM (as John F. Schlag) Andrew Schmidt ... computer graphics animator: ILM Leslie Schor ... production assistant: ILM Dennis Schultz ... model maker: Fantasy II Film Effects Alex Seiden ... computer graphics animator: ILM Annabella Serra ... computer graphics animator: ILM Mark A. Shelton ... gaffer: 4-Ward Productions (as Mark Shelton) Mary Shelton ... best boy: 4-Ward Productions Marty Shindler ... executive in charge of finance: ILM Dwight Shook ... model maker: Fantasy II Film Effects Monty Shook ... model maker: Fantasy II Film Effects Chuck Shuman ... plate photography: ILM (as Chuck Schumann) Dennis Skotak ... supervising director of photography: 4-Ward Productions Robert Skotak ... special visual effects sequences: 4-Ward Productions / visual effects supervisor: 4-Ward Productions Douglas Smythe ... computer graphics shot supervisor: ILM (as Doug Smythe) Anthony Stabley ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions Joel Steiner ... miniature set operation: 4-Ward Productions Samantha Stevens ... stage assistant: 4-Ward Productions William Stromberg ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions Ginger Theisen ... computer graphics coordinator: ILM Joseph Thompson ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions Tien Truong ... computer graphics software developer: ILM David Tucker ... optical camera: Fantasy II Film Effects Lisa Vaughn ... scanning coordinator: ILM Bruce Vecchitto ... optical photography supervisor: ILM Joe Viskocil ... pyrotechnic supervisor: Fantasy II Film Effects (as Joseph Viskocil) Gene Warren Jr. ... visual effects supervisor: Fantasy II Film Effects Christopher Warren ... camera operator: Fantasy II Film Effects Judith Weaver ... computer graphics coordinator: ILM Julie J. Webb ... assistant visual effects editor Steve 'Spaz' Williams ... computer graphics animation supervisor: ILM (as Steve Williams) Tom Williams ... computer graphics shot supervisor: ILM (as Thomas A. Williams) Lou Zutavern ... model builder: 4-Ward Productions (as Louis Zutavern) Larry Arpin ... additional visual effects (uncredited) Craig Barron ... visual effects supervisor: Matte World Digital (uncredited) Diana Dru Botsford ... visual effects pre-production coordinator: 4-Ward Productions (uncredited) Nelson Broskey ... production assistant: Fantasy II Film Effects (uncredited) Kris Brown ... visual effects engineer (uncredited) Mark Burnett ... visual effects video assistant (uncredited) Michael Cooper ... optical line-up (uncredited) Krystyna Demkowicz ... executive in charge of production: Matte World (uncredited) Christopher Duddy ... visual effects (uncredited) Benoit Eon ... digital effects (uncredited) Warren Franklin ... Group VP ILM (uncredited) Wade Howie ... digital effects artist (uncredited) Tim Johnson ... Department Manager: StereoD (uncredited) Dorn Merrill Kennison ... model maker (uncredited) Al Magliochetti ... visual effects (uncredited) Zeke Morales ... production assistant: Video Image (uncredited) Shawn Neely ... software development (uncredited) Daniel Alan Ross ... CGI technical assistant: ILM (uncredited) Tim Scannell ... rotoscope artist / camera operator (uncredited) Amie Slate ... animator: Pacific Data Images, Inc. (uncredited) / fx animator: Pacific Data Images, Inc. (uncredited) Jeff Sturgill ... photosonics camera operator (uncredited) Donna Tracy ... animation and rotoscope (uncredited) Jeff Varga ... visual effects (uncredited) Harry Walton ... optical effects artist (uncredited) Amy Young ... stage technician: ILM (uncredited) Stunts Janet Brady ... stunts Bob Brown ... stunts Doc D. Charbonneau ... stunts Gilbert B. Combs ... stunts Jeffrey J. Dashnaw ... stunts (as Jeff Dashnaw) Gary Davis ... stunt coordinator Debbie Evans ... stunts Billy Hank Hooker ... stunts Norman Howell ... stunts Tommy J. Huff ... stunts (as Thomas J. Huff) Larry Johnson ... stunts Peter Kent ... stunts Joel Kramer ... stunt coordinator Lane Leavitt ... stunts Billy D. Lucas ... stunts (as Bill Lucas) Cotton Mather ... stunts Bobby Porter ... stunts David Webster ... stunts Glenn R. Wilder ... stunts (as Glenn Wilder) Dick Ziker ... stunts Bobby Aldridge ... utility stunts (uncredited) Maryellen Aviano ... stunts (uncredited) Perry Barndt ... stunts (uncredited) Gregory J. Barnett ... stunts (uncredited) Robin Lynn Bonaccorsi ... stunt performer (uncredited) Rocky Capella ... utility stunts (uncredited) Jack Carpenter ... stunts (uncredited) Debbie Evans ... stunt double: Linda Hamilton (uncredited) Norman Howell ... driving double: Arnold Schwarzenegger (uncredited) Terry Jackson ... stunts (uncredited) Monty Jordan ... stunts (uncredited) Mike Justus ... utility stunts (uncredited) Peter Kent ... stunt double: Arnold Schwarzenegger (uncredited) Kevin Larson ... stunt performer (uncredited) Larry Linkogle ... stunt double: Edward Furlong (motorcycle scene) (uncredited) Billy D. Lucas ... additional stunt double: Arnold Schwarzenegger (uncredited) Johnny Martin ... stunts (uncredited) Mike Martinez ... stunts (uncredited) Matt McColm ... stunt double (uncredited) Gary Robert ... stunts (uncredited) Mike Ryan ... stunts (uncredited) Camera and Electrical Department Gavin Alcott ... second assistant camera Paul C. Babin ... extra camera operator Mike Benson ... camera operator: "a" camera (as Michael A. Benson) / director of photography: second unit (as Michael A. Benson) David L. Butler ... aerial director of photography Alan Cohen ... second assistant camera James M. Cox ... electrician (as James Cox) Richard Crompton ... grip Bruce DeAragon ... second assistant camera: second unit Christopher Duddy ... camera technician: Vista Vision David Dunbar ... electrician Rick Dungan ... video assist operator: second unit (as Richard J. Dungan) Brad Emmons ... electrician Don E. FauntLeRoy ... camera operator: second unit (as Don Fauntleroy) Michael A. FauntLeRoy ... first assistant camera (as Michael J. Fauntleroy) Todd M. Gavin ... second assistant camera: second unit (as Todd Gavin) Robert Gray ... key grip Jason Gunn ... electrician Donald L. Hartley ... dolly grip Steve Hastings ... rigging best boy Ted H. Hauser ... first assistant camera: second unit (as Ted Hawser) David E. Hengstellar ... electrician Tyrone Jackson ... grip Hilary Klym ... grip Frank Krejsa ... electrician Dennis J. Laine ... lead assistant camera Kevin J. Lang ... rigging gaffer Brian Liberman ... grip Bruce Manning ... first assistant camera: second unit Pete Martinez ... video assistant operator Steven C. McGee ... electric best boy James M. Muro ... steadicam operator (as James Muro) John Nash ... grip Sal Orefice ... chief lighting technician: second unit (as Salvatore J. Orefice) Darrin Pulford ... electrician Rick Rader ... best boy grip (as 'Slick' Rick Rader) Scott M. Robinson ... key grip: second unit (as Scott Robinson) Zade Rosenthal ... still photographer Joe Rowan ... electrician Ryan Russill ... grip Stephen Sfetku ... film loader (as Stephen A. Sfetku) John Smock ... electrician Michael St. Hilaire ... camera operator: "a" camera Donald T. Stanford ... electrician (as Donald Stanford) Gary Tandrow ... chief lighting technician Daniel E. Teaze ... second assistant camera (as Dan Teaze) Rodney Veto ... rigging grip Scott Warner ... video assistant operator Eric Blum ... electrician: San Jose (uncredited) Bruce Byall ... grip (uncredited) Scott Dale ... high speed camera technician (uncredited) Moose Enright ... rigging electrician (uncredited) Adam Glick ... set lighting technician (uncredited) Mark Gutterud ... vistavision camera operator (uncredited) Eldon Hansen ... rigger (uncredited) Steven C. Hodge ... film lighting technician (uncredited) Lee Johnson ... rigging electrician (uncredited) Ron Kunecke ... musco light operator (uncredited) Christopher J. Lama ... rigging electrician (uncredited) Bill-Brady Majors ... grip (uncredited) Lee Redmond ... camera operator (uncredited) Randall Robinson ... camera operator: second unit (uncredited) Merie Weismiller Wallace ... additional still photographer (uncredited) Casting Department Abra Edelman ... extras casting: San Jose Emily Schweber ... assistant casting associate Paul Cruz ... background casting (uncredited) Costume and Wardrobe Department Colin Booth ... costumer: second unit (as Collin Booth) Carol Dobrovolny ... specialty costume manufacturing Greg Hall ... set costumer Bruce R. Hogard ... costume supervisor Dawn Y. Line ... set costumer Pattir Moon ... costumer: second unit Sue Miller ... costumer (uncredited) Muto-Little ... costume maker (uncredited) Editorial Department Joseph Berger-Davis ... post-production assistant Crystal Dowd ... post-production coordinator Jane Kass ... first assistant editor Kathleen Korth ... re-sync editor: Skywalker Sound Mary Nelson-Duerrstein ... negative cutter (as Mary Nelson Duerrstein) Clay Rawlins ... second assistant editor Caroline Ross ... first assistant editor Arden Rynew ... on-line editor (2003 restored version) Ron South ... second assistant editor Kelly Tartan ... second assistant editor Arthur Tostado ... color timer (as Art Tostado) Clarinda Wong ... supervising first assistant editor Dan Muscarella ... color timer (uncredited) Location Management Marc Cohen ... location assistant Stephen C. Dawson ... location manager (as Steve Dawson) Robert Foulkes ... assistant location manager Richard Klotz ... location manager Jim Morris ... location manager Laura Sherman ... location security (as Laura Cathleen Sherman) Andre Gaudry ... location assistant (uncredited) James Marlowe ... location scout (uncredited) Music Department Dan Garde ... assistant music editor Allan K. Rosen ... supervising music editor Tim Boyle ... score mixer (uncredited) Transportation Department Steve Bonner ... picture car captain Gene R. Johnson ... transportation coordinator (as Gene Johnson) Jerry F. Johnson ... transportation captain (as Jerry Johnson) Pete Johnson ... transportation captain: second unit Kenneth Newland ... transportation office coordinator Jack Carpenter ... driver: camera car (uncredited) George Grenier ... driver (uncredited) William Hogue ... driver dispatcher (uncredited) Dennis Junt ... transportation (uncredited) Other crew Frans J. Afman ... financial services Michael Albanese ... technical advisor: police Caroline Allen ... crew: Video Image Ed Arneson ... technical advisor: police Maryellen Aviano ... stand-in: Ms. Hamilton (as Mary Ellen Aviano) Kim Balser ... assistant: Mr. Kassar Timothy A. Burris ... assistant production accountant Anthony Cortés ... personal trainer: Ms. Hamilton (as Anthony Cortes) Jim Dahl ... technical advisor: police (as James Dahl) Thomas A. Davila ... assistant production accountant John Davis ... production assistant John 'D.J.' Des Jardin ... crew: Video Image (as John DesJardin) Tony Didio Jr. ... weapons specialist (as Tony Didio) Alexandra Drobac ... assistant: Mr. Cameron Antoine Durr ... crew: Video Image Joe Earley ... assistant: Ms. Hurd Ernest D. Farino ... supervisor: main title (as Ernest Farino) Chris Silver Finigan ... production accountant Marv Freeman ... consultant: steel mill Uzi Gal ... technical advisor / trainer Scott Giegler ... crew: Video Image (as Scott Gigieler) Joseph Goldstone ... crew: Video Image David G. Hudson ... electronic press kit Ronald D. Hughes ... cast security Mario Kassar ... presents Peter Kent ... stand-in: Mr. Schwarzenegger Joyce King ... script supervisor: second unit (as Katharyn Joyce King) Andy Kopra ... crew: Video Image Cindy Lasher ... first aid Ross Levinson ... assistant: Mr. Fiedel Harry Lu ... weapons master Mary Lamar Mahler ... assistant: Ms. Austin Ed W. Marsh ... electronic press kit Pia Mehr ... teacher Anne Merrem ... assistant: Mr. Schwarzenegger Rhonda Leigh Miller ... stand-in: Mr. Furlong (as Rhonda Miller) (mirror scene) John Moy ... craft service Mike Muscat ... acting coach Jeffrey D. Nelson ... production assistant Steve Newman ... publicist Rachel Oberstein ... production assistant Paul Olsen ... graphic designer: main title Scott D. Peterson ... crew: Video Image (as Scott Peterson) Liam Phillips ... production assistant Michael Pitt ... production assistant Jane Prosnit ... production coordinator Steven Quale ... special projects Trudy Ramirez ... script supervisor Wallace Sarver ... coordinating motor officer Eric B. Sindon ... extras set coordinator (as Eric Sindon) Kristine Spindler ... production assistant Steven Stear ... technical advisor: police Lisa Ann Stone ... assistant: Mr. Rack Rick Sweeney ... assistant production accountant Charles A. Tamburro ... aerial coordinator (as Chuck Tamburro) Michael Viglietta ... production assistant (as Michael Vigilietta) Randy Walker ... technical advisor: police Larry Weiss ... crew: Video Image Jack Wood ... coordinating motor officer Dean Wright ... assistant production coordinator Vic Armstrong ... director: opening sequence (uncredited) Michael Barnes ... legal attorney (uncredited) Trey Batchelor ... key production assistant: second unit (uncredited) Lisa Dennis ... executive assistant: James Cameron (uncredited) Jennifer Jacono ... staff assistant: second unit (uncredited) J. Patrick Kanehann ... production assistant (uncredited) Bill McCamey ... set welder (uncredited) Denyse Rossi ... payroll accountant (uncredited) Michael Tamburro ... helicopter pilot (uncredited) Thanks Ray Baghshomali ... the producers wish to thank: Caltrans John Bell ... the producers wish to thank Ty Boyce ... special thanks Marc Duprey ... the producers wish to thank: Caltrans Tomlinson Holman ... Special Thanks to: 1993 special edition Tom Hudson ... the producers wish to thank James Juro ... the producers wish to thank Mike Lanam ... the producers wish to thank: Fremont Police Department (as Capt. Mike Lanam) Mike Lane ... Special Thanks to: Ultimate Edition DVD Susan A. Leahy ... Special Thanks: Ultimate Edition DVD (as Susan Leahy) Gary Rydstrom ... Special Thanks to: The Entire Cast and Crew of "Terminator 2: Judgement Day", Extreme DVD Chandra Shah ... the producers wish to thank: The County of Los Angeles Economic Development Film Office Crew verified as complete Arnold Schwarzenegger Biography Showing all 734 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (9) | Trivia (146) | Personal Quotes (551) | Salary (22) Overview (4) Date of Birth 30 July 1947, Thal, Styria, Austria Birth Name Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger Nicknames Arnie Austrian Oak Conan the Republican Styrian Oak The Governator The Running Man Conan the Governor The Machine Height 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (1) 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 megastar Arnold Schwarzenegger is a true "rags to riches" tale of a penniless immigrant making it in the land of opportunity, the United States of America. Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born July 30, 1947, in the town of Thal, Styria, 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 a mis-understood "freak show" by the general public, however two entrepreneurial Canadian brothers Ben Weider and Joe Weider set about broadening the appeal of "pumping iron" and getting the sport respect, and what better poster boy could they have to lead the charge, then the incredible "Austrian Oak", Arnold Schwarzenegger. Over roughly the next decade, beginning in 1970, Schwarzenegger dominated the sport of competitive bodybuilding winning five Mr. Universe titles and seven Mr. Olympia titles and, with it, he made himself a major sports icon, he generated a new international audience for bodybuilding, gym memberships worldwide swelled by the tens of thousands and the Weider sports business empire flourished beyond belief and reached out to all corners of the globe. However, Schwarzenegger's horizons were bigger than just the landscape of bodybuilding and he debuted on screen as "Arnold Strong" in the low budget Hercules in New York (1970), then director Bob Rafelson cast Arnold in Stay Hungry (1976) alongside Jeff Bridges and Sally Field, for which Arnold won a Golden Globe Award for "Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture". The mesmerizing Pumping Iron (1977) covering the 1975 Mr Olympia contest in South Africa has since gone on to become one of the key sports documentaries of the 20th century, plus Arnold landed other acting roles in the comedy The Villain (1979) opposite Kirk Douglas, and he portrayed Mickey Hargitay in the well- received TV movie The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980). What Arnold really needed was a super hero / warrior style role in a lavish production that utilized his chiseled physique, and gave him room to show off his growing acting talents and quirky humor. Conan the Barbarian (1982) was just that role. Inspired by the Robert E. Howard short stories of the "Hyborean Age" and directed by gung ho director John Milius, and with a largely unknown cast, save Max von Sydow and James Earl Jones, "Conan" was a smash hit worldwide and an inferior, although still enjoyable sequel titled Conan the Destroyer (1984) quickly followed. If "Conan" was the kick start to Arnold's movie career, then his next role was to put the pedal to the floor and accelerate his star status into overdrive. Director James Cameron had until that time only previously directed one earlier feature film titled Piranha Part Two: The Spawning (1981), which stank of rotten fish from start to finish. However, Cameron had penned a fast paced, science fiction themed film script that called for an actor to play an unstoppable, ruthless predator - The Terminator (1984). Made on a relatively modest budget, the high voltage action / science fiction thriller The Terminator (1984) was incredibly successful worldwide, and began one of the most profitable film franchises in history. The dead pan phrase "I'll be back" quickly became part of popular culture across the globe. Schwarzenegger was in vogue with action movie fans, and the next few years were to see Arnold reap box office gold in roles portraying tough, no-nonsense individuals who used their fists, guns and witty one-liners to get the job done. The testosterone laden Commando (1985), Raw Deal (1986), Predator (1987), The Running Man (1987) and Red Heat (1988) were all box office hits and Arnold could seemingly could no wrong when it came to picking winning scripts. The tongue-in-cheek comedy Twins (1988) with co-star Danny DeVito was a smash and won Arnold new fans who saw a more comedic side to the muscle- bound actor once described by Australian author / TV host Clive James as "a condom stuffed with walnuts". The spectacular Total Recall (1990) and "feel good" Kindergarten Cop (1990) were both solid box office performers for Arnold, plus he was about to return to familiar territory with director James Cameron in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). The second time around for the futuristic robot, the production budget had grown from the initial film's $6.5 million to an alleged $100 million for the sequel, and it clearly showed as the stunning sequel bristled with amazing special effects, bone-crunching chases & stunt sequences, plus state of the art computer-generated imagery. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) was arguably the zenith of Arnold's film career to date and he was voted "International Star of the Decade" by the National Association of Theatre Owners. Remarkably, his next film Last Action Hero (1993) brought Arnold back to Earth with a hard thud as the self-satirizing, but confusing plot line of a young boy entering into a mythical Hollywood action film confused movie fans even more and they stayed away in droves making the film an initial financial disaster. Arnold turned back to good friend, director James Cameron and the chemistry was definitely still there as the "James Bond" style spy thriller True Lies (1994) co-starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Arnold was the surprise hit of 1994! Following the broad audience appeal of True Lies (1994), Schwarzenegger decided to lean towards more family-themed entertainment with Junior (1994) and Jingle All the Way (1996), but he still found time to satisfy his hard-core fan base with Eraser (1996), as the chilling "Mr. Freeze" in Batman & Robin (1997) and battling dark forces in the supernatural action of End of Days (1999). The science fiction / conspiracy tale The 6th Day (2000) played to only mediocre fan interest, and Collateral Damage (2002) had its theatrical release held over for nearly a year after the tragic events of Sept 11th 2001, but it still only received a lukewarm reception. It was time again to resurrect Arnold's most successful franchise and, in 2003, Schwarzenegger pulled on the biker leathers for the third time for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). Unfortunately, directorial duties passed from James Cameron to Jonathan Mostow and the deletion of the character of "Sarah Connor" aka Linda Hamilton and a change in the actor playing "John Connor" - Nick Stahl took over from Edward Furlong - making the third entry in the "Terminator" series the weakest to date. Schwarzenegger married TV journalist Maria Shriver in April, 1986 and the couple have four children. In October of 2003 Schwarzenegger, running as a Republican, was elected Governor of California in a special recall election of then governor Gray Davis. The "Governator," as Schwarzenegger came to be called, held the office until 2011. Upon leaving the Governor's mansion it was revealed that he had fathered a child with the family's live-in maid and Shriver filed for divorce. Schwarzenegger contributed cameo roles to The Rundown (2003), Around the World in 80 Days (2004) and The Kid & I (2005). Recently, he starred in The Expendables 2 (2012), The Last Stand (2013), Escape Plan (2013), The Expendables 3 (2014), and Terminator Genisys (2015). - IMDb Mini Biography By: David Montgomery Spouse (1) Maria Shriver (26 April 1986 - present) (filed for divorce) (4 children) Trade Mark (9) Frequent movie line: "I'll be back." Often has his character say comedic one-liners that punctuate the action Many of his films have his characters doing feats of strength to match his muscular look, e.g. Commando (1985) where he is first seen in the film carrying a whole tree trunk on his shoulder. Frequently has some type of action scene in bathrooms. (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), True Lies (1994) and Kindergarten Cop (1990). Films often have a chase sequence or action scene in a shopping mall. (Commando (1985), Kindergarten Cop (1990), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), True Lies (1994) and Jingle All the Way (1996)). His characters are often family men who are protecting their children and his other characters often smoke cigars. Heavy Austrian accent Deep resonant voice Very muscular physique Trivia (146) Ranked #20 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997] Children with Maria Shriver: Katherine Schwarzenegger (b. December 13, 1989), Christina Maria Aurelia Schwarzenegger (b. July 23, 1991), Patrick Schwarzenegger (b. September 18, 1993) and Christopher Sargent Shriver Schwarzenegger (b. September 27, 1997). He is also the father of Joseph Baena (b. October 2, 1997) with Mildred Patricia Baena who was housekeeper in the family until 2011. Underwent heart surgery to correct a congenital heart valve condition. [April 1997] Called by the Guinness Book of World Records, "the most perfectly developed man in the history of the world." Noted fan of cigar smoking. His voice in Hercules in New York (1970) was dubbed. Was part-owner of Planet Hollywood and Schatzi restaurants. Advocate for the Republican party. He reprised his Terminator character for the theme park attraction T2 3-D: Battle Across Time (1996), a short film which uses an enhanced 3-D process that makes the film really appear to jump out at the audience. His production company is Oak Productions. 1983: Became a US citizen. His wife Maria Shriver is a niece of the late President John F. Kennedy and Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy. Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Superior with a major in international marketing of fitness and business administration. [1979] Sold off his Planet Hollywood stock and is no longer a part owner of the chain. [2000] The soccer stadium in Graz, Austria (his home town) is named after him. Was considered for the title role in the 1970s TV series The Incredible Hulk (1978), but was reportedly deemed not tall enough. His former bodybuilding competitor, Lou Ferrigno, ultimately won the part. After leaving Austria for the first time, he came to England to work, earning under £30 a week. Received an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Superior, in recognition of his charitable works. [1996] Son-in-law of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver. At his bodybuilding peak his chest was 57", waist 34", biceps 22", thighs 28½", calves 20", and his competition weight was 235 lbs (260 lbs off-season). He and Warner Bros. agreed to postpone the release of Collateral Damage (2002) indefinitely in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks on America. The plot centers around a firefighter who lost his family in a terrorist bomb attack. [September 2001] 9/7/01: Sues International Game Technology for the unauthorized use of his voice and likeness in slot machine games. His lawyer told the press he was seeking $20 million in damages, which is the amount he believes he would have received had he approved the use. Childhood friends stated that he often said his goals in life were to move to America, become an actor, and marry a Kennedy. He accomplished all three. Underwent a genioplasty -- a procedure in which his jaw has been moved back so that it no longer juts out. Was the first private citizen in the U.S. to own a Humvee (High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle). Lobbied to promote anti-juvenile delinquency initiative on California ballot that would commit the state to allocate $400 million for extracurricular activities and tutoring for students, kindergarten through ninth grade. [May 2002] Received an honorary doctorate from Chapman University in Orange, CA. [June 2002] Franco Columbu was best man at Arnold's wedding. 1/29/03: Underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff as a result of an injury on the set of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). Was in a sling for three to four weeks, but it was not expected to delay the completion of the movie. Ranked #9 in Star TV's Top 10 Box Office Stars of the 1990s. [2003] The character Rainier Wolfecastle in The Simpsons (1989) is based on him. Won Mr. Olympia title seven times (1970-1975, 1980). James Cameron originally wanted him for the role of Kyle Reese in The Terminator (1984), but after reading the script, Arnold asked Cameron to let him play the part of the Machine. Cameron replied "No, no! Reese is the star! He's the big hero! And the Terminator hardly has any lines!" but Arnold asked him to "trust me". 8/6/03: Announced his candidacy for the Governorship of California on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992). Suffered a back injury (among other various assorted injuries) while filming Conan the Barbarian (1982) when the dogs who were chasing him jumped him from behind and he fell down the rock he was climbing to escape them. In Demolition Man (1993), Sandra Bullock's character Lenina Huxley is telling Sylvester Stallone's character John Spartan about the Arnold Schwarzenegger Presidential Library, explaining that, based on the sheer popularity of Schwarzenegger's movies, a Constitutional amendment was passed in order for Schwarzenegger to run for President, which, according to Huxley, he did. In 2003, ten years after this film's release, Schwarzenegger ran for the office of Governor of California, and won the election on 7 October 2003. While Schwarzenegger is not eligible to run for the presidency by present laws (as a naturalized citizen, not a native-born citizen as required by the Constitution), most past presidents have been governors of their respective home states. Some members of Congress are currently considering an amendment to the Constitution to allow foreign-born US citizens to be allowed to run for the Presidency, specifically with Schwarzenegger in mind, although other members of Congress are strongly opposed to the idea. Had one elder brother, Meinhard (1946-1971). His mother was Aurelia Jadrny (2 July 1922 - 2 August 1998) and his father was Gustav Schwarzenegger (Graz, 17 August 1907 - 1 December 1972), married in Murzsteg, 20 October 1945. His mother's surname is Czech. 10/7/03: Was elected Governor of California as a Republican. Turned down the role of John McClane in Die Hard (1988). The role went to Bruce Willis instead. Ironically, Willis has a line in the film where he says that the terrorists "have enough explosives to orbit Arnold Schwarzenegger". TV Guide selected Arnold Schwarzenegger's announcement on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) to run for Governor of California as the greatest TV moment of 2003. Said that filming the climatic fight at the end of Predator (1987) was made difficult by the fact that the late Kevin Peter Hall, who played the Predator, couldn't see through his mask. Has the record for winning the most major bodybuilding events in history, 13 (1 Mr. Junior Western Europe, 7 Mr. Olympias, and 5 Mr. Universes). After he had started lifting weights as a teenager, he noticed that his body was becoming disproportionate. His arms, shoulders and chest were developing nicely, but his calves and lower legs weren't coming along as he wanted. To motivate himself to work harder on his calves, he cut off all of his pants (trousers) at the knee. Walking around like that, people would look at (and maybe even laugh at) the big man with 'chicken' legs. It worked. His father, Gustav Schwarzenegger, nicknamed him "Cinderella" as a child and his older brother, Meinhard, constantly picked on him growing up. Both men were killed while driving under the influence. Only the second governor in California's history to be born in a foreign country. John Downey, the 7th Governor of California, was born in Ireland and served from 1860-1862. Has his look-alike puppet in the French show Les guignols de l'info (1988). Went AWOL from the Austrian army to enter his first bodybuilding contest. Stumped for President George W. Bush the weekend before his re-election in Ohio, as Schwarzenegger has always had a strong relationship with Ohio. He was voted the 53rd Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly. Has played a character who died in only five of his films: The Terminator (1984), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), End of Days (1999) Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) and _Terminator: Genisys (2015)_ (the original T-800 who's chip was used to time travel to 2018. Arnold's primary T800 character, however, survived, being "upgraded" to T1000 status). Was considered for the role of the gentle giant Fezzik in the 1970s when William Goldman's book "The Princess Bride" was first proposed to be made into a film (The Princess Bride (1987)). Had his first romantic scene in a movie with actress Sandahl Bergman, in Conan the Barbarian (1982). Is good friends with fellow bodybuilder Sven-Ole Thorsen who, ironically, portrayed "Thorgrim," one of his leading foes, in Conan the Barbarian (1982). Turned down a request to reprise his Conan character in Kull the Conqueror (1997) (originally titled "Conan the Conqueror"). Also, he was supposed to play Conan in Red Sonja (1985), though ultimately, a new character was created who was essentially Conan in everything but name. Is the only person to receive Razzie nominations for Worst Actor, Worst Supporting Actor and Worst Screen Couple (with himself cloned) in the same year. All for the same movie, The 6th Day (2000). His life strangely mirrors the life of Conan from Conan the Barbarian (1982). Conan was born in a small village and grew up to be a physically powerful man, due to years of slavery. After winning great fame as a gladiator, he is given to wine and women, but later rejects this hedonistic lifestyle and goes on to perform great heroic feats and eventually is crowned king. Arnold was born in a small Austrian town and took up weightlifting as he got older. After achieving success as a bodybuilder, he indulged in drug abuse and womanizing, but he later rejected this and went on to become a vocal supporter of social causes, and was eventually elected governor of California. Performed many of his own stunts in his films, owing largely to the fact that it was hard to find stunt doubles who matched his size. Billy D. Lucas, Joel Kramer and Peter Kent eventually became his personal stunt doubles and close friends. His famous line "I'll be back", which originated from The Terminator (1984), was originally written as "I'll come back". Initially refused to star in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) because James Cameron, who created the character and directed the first two films, would not be directing the third installment. Arnold tried to persuade Cameron to do the third film but Cameron declined and, feeling that the Terminator character was as much Arnold's as it was his own, Cameron advised Arnold to just do the third film and ask for a lot of money. While filming the behind the scenes documentary for the special edition DVD of Conan the Barbarian (1982), the microphone hit him in the head at the end of the interview, to which he immediately joked "You see, I can't even do an interview about Conan without getting hurt". Addressed the Republican National Convention. [2004] The etymology for Arnold is "Eagle Power." Grew up in a house that had no phone, no fridge and no toilet. Was the spokesperson for Japanese DirecTV, a competitor to Quentin Tarantino's endorsed local satellite TV operator SkyperfecTV. Was considered for the title role in Flash Gordon (1980). The part eventually went to Sam J. Jones instead, because producer Dino De Laurentiis felt Schwarzenegger's German accent was ill-suited for this role. DeLaurentiis (in his heavy Italian accent) told Schwarzenegger, "You have an accent! I cannot use you for Flash Gordon! No! Flash Gordon has no accent! I cannot use you! No!" Ironically, Jones had to temporarily get rid of his own Texas accent for said role. While filming Predator (1987) he became close friends with co- star Jesse Ventura, who was also later elected a state governor (Minnesota). John Milius originally intended him to do the narration of Conan the Barbarian (1982) but the studio didn't trust his accent, so the narration was performed by Mako instead, who played the wizard. Withdrew from the city of Graz the right to use his name in association with its soccer stadium and returned his "Ehrenring" (ring of honor) after some politicians in the town had started a campaign against Schwarzenegger due to his refusal to stop the execution of convicted killer Stanley Tookie Williams (20 December 2005). The Green Party of Austria has resolved to strip Schwarzenegger of his Austrian citizenship due to his support for the death penalty. 12/12/05: As governor, he refused to grant clemency to convicted quadruple murderer and former gang leader Stanley Tookie Williams, who had been on Death Row for 24 years. He was soundly defeated on all four propositions of his "special election", which cost the state of California an estimated $45 million. Schwarzenegger accepted personal responsibility for the defeat, and appointed a Democrat as his new Chief of Staff. [November 2005] Second actor to be elected Governor of California. The first was Ronald Reagan. Broke six ribs in a motorcycle crash. [December 2001] He and his 11-year-old son Patrick were injured in a traffic accident when a car ran into Arnold's motorcycle. Patrick was in a sidecar. Arnold received 15 stitches. [February 2005] He has been nominated for a Razzie Award as Worst Actor eight times during his career, and in 2004 received a special award for being the "Worst Razzie Loser of Our First 25 Years." His performance as The Terminator in the "Terminator" films is ranked #40 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time. Was asked to reprise his "Dutch" character from the first Predator (1987) film for the sequel, but he declined because he didn't like the script. He chose to do Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) instead. Children - Katherine Eunice (born December 13, 1989), Christina Maria Aurelia (born July 23, 1991), Patrick Arnold (born September 18, 1993) and Christopher Sargent Shriver (September 27, 1997). Was asked to appear in a sequel to his 1985 film Commando (1985) but declined. He keeps the sword he used in Conan the Barbarian (1982) in the Governor's office in California. Is a huge fan of professional wrestling. 11/7/06: Easily re-elected as Governor of California. He is the first member of the Kennedy family to become a state Governor. 12/23/06: Broke his right femur while skiing in Sun Valley, ID. Although German is his native language, all his movies have been dubbed into German by Thomas Danneberg for the German-speaking market because his strong Austrian accent doesn't fit with the type of roles he plays. He joined President George Bush in New Hampshire and asked voters to "send a message to Pat Buchanan: Hasta la vista, baby". [1992] Related to actor George Wyner, who is also a close friend. Early in his career he appeared as a contestant on The Dating Game (1965). Was considered for the role of Judge Dredd in Judge Dredd (1995) in the early development stages. The part went to fellow Planet Hollywood founder Sylvester Stallone. In his childhood considered John Wayne his idol and role model. As Governor of California, he issued a proclamation making 26 May 2007 "John Wayne Day" in the state. Producer Joel Silver wanted Schwarzenegger to play "Doctor Manhattan" in a film adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel Watchmen (2009) at one point. Acted with another future governor, Jesse Ventura, of Minnesota, in Predator (1987) and The Running Man (1987). Had stitches in his hand from the taking-off-airplane-to-tarmac stunt he performed for Commando (1985). Late October 2007: Personally flew to Malibu, CA, to survey the damage done by wildfires before any other politician, including the President. Was attached to do another film adaptation of the pulp hero Doc Savage (after the failed 1975 film) in the late 1990s, but the project never got off the ground. Publicly endorsed his close friend Senator John McCain's bid to win the Republican nomination for the 2008 presidential election. He ended his association with Planet Hollywood early in 2000, saying the investment had not had the level of success he had expected. He saved a man's life while on vacation in Hawaii in 2004 by swimming into the sea to rescue him from drowning. Considered for the role of "Robert Neville" in I Am Legend (2007) back in 1996, with Ridley Scott as the director. As an environmentally conscious politician, always uses carbon credits when flying between his governor's office in Sacramento to his house in L.A., California. Turned down the role of Animal Mother in Full Metal Jacket (1987) and opted to do The Running Man (1987) instead. Considered for the main role in Strange Days (1995) but the job went to Ralph Fiennes instead. Was the original choice to play the title character in RoboCop (1987). Attended the funeral of Ronald Reagan in 2004, whom he considered a great hero. Due to the dismal failure of Conan the Destroyer (1984), Schwarzenegger rarely ever did sequels to his own movies. He's turned down sequels to Commando (1985), Predator (1987), Total Recall (1990) and True Lies (1994), as well as the third "Conan" film which became Kull the Conqueror (1997). The only exceptions that he has made are Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), The Expendables 2 (2012), The Expendables 3 (2014) and Terminator Genisys (2015). Honored by the Congressional Award in Washington, DC on June 25, 2002 with the Horizon Award. The Horizon Award is a special recognition from the Joint Leadership of the United States Congress and the Congressional Award Board of Directors. The Horizon Award is presented to individuals from the private sectors who have contributed to expanding opportunities for all Americans through their own personal contributions, and who have set exceptional examples for young people through their successes in life. Was good friends with WWE Hall of Famer André the Giant. Other than Around the World in 80 Days (2004), in which he only appeared in a supporting role, has starred in three movies with the word "Day" in the title, and all three make a biblical reference: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), End of Days (1999) and The 6th Day (2000). Has been crucified in two movies: Conan the Barbarian (1982) and End of Days (1999), where he was tied to a cross. Was seriously considered for the role of "Dr. Manhattan/Jon Osterman" in one of the many failed attempts at adapting Alan Moore's "Watchmen" into film. Ultimately, director Zack Snyder cast Billy Crudup for the 2009 adaptation. The character "Arnold the Pitbull", featured on Tiny Toon Adventures (1990), voiced by Rob Paulsen, was a parody of him. Was considered for the role of Harry Stamper in Armageddon (1998). Was considered for the role of President James Mitchell in Air Force One (1997). Lives in Los Angeles, California and Ketchum, Idaho. Before he became a household name, Schwarzenegger appeared with bodybuilding buddies Franco Columbu and Frank Zane on the sleeve of Grand Funk Railroad's 1974 album "All the Girls in the World Beware!!!" Band member faces were cleverly superimposed on their muscle-bound bodies. Appeared on the cover of GQ magazine three times: July '86, May '90 and June '93. Trophies won as athlete: 1965 Mr. Europe Jr.. Held in Germany. 1966 Best Builed Man of Europe/Mr. Europe/International Powerlifting-Championship/. All 3 events held in Germany. 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe Amateurs. Held in London. 1968 NABBA Mr. Universe Proffesional. Held in London. 1968 National Championship Weightlifting. Held in Germany. 1968 IFBB Mr. International. Held in Mexico. 1969 IFBB Mr. Universe Amateurs. Held in New York. 1969/1970 NABBA Mr. Universe Proffesional. Both times held in London. 1970 Mr. World. Held in Columbus, Ohio. 1970-1975 5 times in a row IFBB Mr. Olympia. Held in New York 1970/1973/1974, Paris 1971, Essen 1972, Pretoria 1975. 1980 For the 6th time IFBB Mr. Olympia. Held in Sydney, Australia. In his body building days, he once bench pressed as much as 450 pounds. While in office as governor, a Burger King promotion poster for the triple whopper stated "it's so big and beefy it just might run for governor". Parents feared he was gay when he was a teenager because he worshipped bodybuilders. His mother Aurelia phoned a doctor because she thought her son was 'turning south' due to all the pictures of oiled up males on his bedroom walls. In 1968 Joe Weider brought Schwarzenegger to Los Angeles and gave him $100 a week to write articles for his magazines that endorsed Weider products. Weider died at age 93 in March 2013. Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2005 (inaugural class). Is now the Republican Governor-elect of California [October 2003] Sofia, Bulgaria: Filming The Expendables 2 (2012). [October 2011] (around Christmas) Broke his leg when skiing with his family in Sun Valley, Idaho, USA. [December 2006] Refused to take the salary for Governor of California. Uses private jet at his own expense. [December 2003] Copenhagen, Denmark: Giving out the Sustainia Award, which recognizes outstanding performance within the area of sustainability. Also attended a book signing for his new autobiography. [October 2012] (17 November 2003) Sworn in as Governor of California. [November 2003] Reelected as Governor of California [November 2006] Running for Governor of California on the Republican ticket. [August 2003] Release of the book, "Fantastic: The Life of Arnold Schwarzenegger" by Laurence Leamer. [2006] First introduced to wife-to-be Maria Shriver by NBC's Tom Brokaw at a charity tennis tournament in 1977. He passed on lead roles in The Rock (1996), The Saint (1997) Face/Off (1997) and The Count of Monte Cristo (2002). He later stated he regretted passing on the former role. As of the release of The Last Stand (2013), he will have a total on-screen kill count of 509. WWE Hall of Famer. Personal favorite of his own films is Kindergarten Cop (1990). Friend and Predator (1987) co-star Jesse Ventura each went on to become, coincidentally, the 38th Governors of California and Minnesota. It was revealed in 2011 that he fathered an illegitimate son with the Schwarzenegger/Shriver family's housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Schwarzenegger didn't know he fathered Baena's child until the child was a toddler and looked more and more like him. Joseph Baena was born only five days after Maria Shriver gave birth to her fourth child by Schwarzenegger, Christopher, therefore the children basically grew up alongside each other in the same home. Schwarzenegger revealed his illegitimate child to his wife during a marriage counseling sessions. The issue led to the couple's separation but as of 2016 they have yet to divorce. Was considered to play Doctor Octopus in James Cameron's canceled Spider-Man movie. Unlike George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell, he does not regret taking the part of Mr. Freeze in Batman & Robin (1997). Joel Schumacher threatened not to direct the movie, if he did not play Mr. Freeze. (July 30, 2011) In his honor, the "Arnold Schwarzenegger's Birth House Museum" was officially opened in his hometown of Thal (Austria) in the actual house that had been home to him and his family. Some of the mementos on display include his childhood bed, motorcycle, replica of the desk he used as Governor of California, etc. Induced into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 (inaugural class). When Schwarzenegger appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) in 1979, he had long hair. He was growing it out to prepare for his role in Conan the Barbarian (1982). Former family friend Sondra Locke branded Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver as cowards for refusing to publicly side with her during litigious matters with Clint Eastwood. Was mentioned in the song "Jump Around" by House of Payne. Personal Quotes (551) I was always interested in proportion and perfection. When I was 15 I took off my clothes and looked in the mirror. When I stared at myself naked, I realized that to be perfectly proportioned I would need 20-inch arms to match the rest of me. [Interview in "Starlog" magazine in 1991, explaining his reluctance to do sequels to most of his successful films from the '80s] There's so little time to do all the things I want to do that I can't see any reason to get bogged down in sequels. Everything I have ever done in my life has always stayed. I've just added to it . . . but I will not change. Because when you are successful and you change, you are an idiot. I know that if you leave dishes in the sink, they get sticky and hard to wash the next day. I would rather be Governor of California than own Austria. I love the Hong Kong style of action movies, but that only looks good for small guys. The reason why the whole style was developed over there was because those guys were very puny guys - they're not powerful-looking guys, they're also not powerful guys. There's no weightlifting champion coming out of Hong Kong - maybe in the bantam division or the lightweight division or something like that, but normally you don't have really strong men coming out of there . . . they had to learn a technique that small people can do that are as effective as the big guy's strength. So that's where the martial arts came from. In the beginning I was selfish. It was all about, "How do I build Arnold? How can I win the most Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympic contests? How can I get into the movies and get into business?" I was thinking about myself . . . As I've grown up, got older, maybe wiser, I think your life is judged not by how much you have taken but by how much you give back. [during his campaign for California governor, about his history of "misbehavior"] Where I did make mistakes, or maybe go overboard sometimes . . . I regret that. This is a different Arnold. [on his fight scenes with the female T-X in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)] How many times do you get away with this - to take a woman, grab her upside down and bury her face in a toilet bowl? The thing is you can do it, because, in the end, I didn't do it to a woman - she's a machine. We could get away with it without being crucified by who knows what group. [on his decision to run for governor of California] It was the most difficult decision in my life - except the one in 1978 when I decided to get a bikini wax. [after being pelted with an egg at a political rally] This guy owes me bacon now . . . you can't have egg without bacon. [responding to criticism during a televised debate] I just realized I have the perfect part for you in "Terminator 4." [victory speech after having won election as Governor of California] I will not fail, I will not disappoint you, I will not let you down. The worst I can be is the same as everybody else. I hate that. There's a lot of people who want me to get out of acting and want me to run for governor. I think it's mostly movie critics. You have to remember something: Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn. I took more abuse in Predator (1987) than I did in Conan the Barbarian (1982). I fell down that waterfall [40 feet] and swam in this ice-cold water for days and for weeks was covered in mud. It was freezing in the Mexican jungle. They had these heat lamps on all the time, but they were no good. If you stayed in front of the lamps, the mud dried. Then, you had to take it off and put new mud on again. It was a no-win situation. The location was tough. Never on flat ground. Always on a hill. We stood all day long on a hill, one leg down, one leg up. It was terrible. [referring to Democrats at a political rally in Ontario, California, in 2004] If they don't have the guts to come up here in front of you and say, "I don't want to represent you, I want to represent those special interests, the unions, the trial lawyers" . . . if they don't have the guts, I call them girlie men. [at the 2004 Republican National Convention] Speaking of acting, one of my movies was called True Lies (1994). It's what the Democrats should have called their convention. President [George Bush] knows you can't reason with people that are blinded by hate. But let me tell you something: Their hate is no match for our decency, their hate is no match for the leadership and the resolve of George Bush. [Talking about his Conan the Barbarian (1982) director]: John Milius used to call himself the dog trainer. Guess who were the dogs? [From an interview about his reaction to reading the original The Terminator (1984) screenplay] I have read a lot of action adventure scripts, and this definitely was one of the best. I knew that I wanted to play the part of the Terminator as soon as I started reading. [About being taken seriously] I don't care. The important thing to me is that I'm doing work that people enjoy out there, that the movie makes good money, that the studio makes the money back, and that I'm having a great time at what I'm doing. I don't even consider myself serious. So how do I expect people to take me serious? I think this whole Hollywood thing has to be taken much looser . . . it's just entertainment. "There were various stepping-stones in my career. One of them was Conan the Barbarian (1982), because it was the first time I did a film with that kind of budget and I had the title role. The next big stepping-stone was The Terminator (1984). With "The Terminator", I think people became aware of the fact that I didn't really have to take my shirt off or run around and expose my muscles in order to sell tickets. After I did "The Terminator" and we had seen it be more successful than the Conan films, people then sent me a variety of different kinds of scripts - all in the action-adventure genre, but they were not muscle movies or Viking movies or pirate movies or anything like that. [Talking about playing the Terminator] I had to act like a cyborg, which meant I couldn't show any kind of human fear or reaction to the fire, explosions, or gunfire that was going off around me. That can be difficult when you're walking through a door with its frame on fire, trying to reload a gun, and at the same time thinking in the back of your mind that people have accidents doing these kinds of stunts and that it might be my turn. [About more sequels to The Terminator (1984)] I don't necessarily want to leave the magic of the Terminator movies behind, and who says we have to? According to what we know about the future, there were hundreds of Terminators built. The story of the Terminator could go on forever. [From an interview expressing concern over making Conan the Destroyer (1984) less brutal than its predecessor, Conan the Barbarian (1982)] I think it's a mistake. I know Sylvester Stallone made an extra $20 million because he got a PG rating for Rocky III (1982), but it's a matter of how much you want to stay within the character's reality. Can you slaughter people and never see blood? Is it possible? You must have battles. That's part of life, war, and the world of Conan. [Talking about director Richard Fleischer] The first day Fleischer came to see me work out, he told me, "Arnold, could you put on some more muscles?" I couldn't believe it! It turned out that Fleischer thought [John Milius'] decision to keep Conan clothed throughout the first film was a mistake. Fleischer believes that people want to see my body much more often than they did the first time around, so they will. I spend most of my time in Conan the Destroyer (1984) fighting off people while I'm dressed in a loincloth. [About the dog accident while making Conan the Barbarian (1982)] One of them hit me too soon. It caught me off guard and I went right over the ledge. I fell ten feet and landed on my back. I was covered with scratches and bruises. It was probably a pretty good beginning for this movie, though. It set the tone for the whole time we were there. This was going to be fun . . . but dangerous. [Talking about director John Milius] "There never would have been a Conan movie without him. [on Warren Beatty] There are some people who are close to him that say he is just starving for attention, and that's the way he gets attention. Other people said, "Look, he's not working and he just feels like he should maybe get involved in politics". Instead, I just think that maybe he is jealous that I did jump in. I find it silly, because I respect his work. Well, I think because a lot of people don't know why I'm a Republican, I came first of all from a socialistic country which is Austria and when I came over here in 1968 with the presidential elections coming up in November, I came over in October, I heard a lot of the press conferences from both of the candidates, [Hubert H. Humphrey] and [Richard Nixon], and Humphrey was talking about more government is the solution, protectionism, and everything he said about government involvement sounded to me more like Austrian socialism. Then when I heard Nixon talk about it, he said open up the borders, the consumers should be represented there ultimately and strengthen the military and get the government off our backs. I said to myself, "What is this guy's party affiliation?" I didn't know anything at that point. So I asked my friend, "What is Nixon?" He's a Republican. And I said, "I am a Republican". That's how I became a Republican." [on refusing to grant clemency to condemned killer Stanley Tookie Williams] After studying the evidence, searching the history, listening to the arguments and wrestling with the profound consequences, I could find no justification for granting clemency. The facts do not justify overturning the jury's verdict, or the decisions of the courts in this case. [After undergoing heart surgery in 1997] We made, actually, history, because it was the first time ever that doctors could prove that a lifelong Republican has a heart. As a kid - as a kid I saw socialist - the socialist country that Austria became after the Soviets left. Now don't misunderstand me: I love Austria and I love the Austrian people. But I always knew that America was the place for me. In school, when the teacher would talk about America, I would daydream about coming here. I would daydream about living here. I would sit there and watch for hours American movies, transfixed by my heroes, like John Wayne. Everything about America seemed so big to me, so open, so possible. I have no sexual standards in my head that say this is good or this is bad. Homosexual - that only means to me that he enjoys sex with a man and I enjoy sex with a woman. It's all legitimate to me. I didn't think about money. I thought about the fame, about just being the greatest. I was dreaming about being some dictator of a country or some savior like Jesus. I'm 6'2". I've heard rumors that I'm really much shorter in real life like 5'6" or something like that - which is ridiculous. I can assure you this is not the case. People look up to me, and not just because I do a lot of work in the community. I mean, most people really look up to me. California will not wait for our federal government to take strong action on global warming. We won't wait for the federal government. We will move forward because we know it's the right thing to do. We will lead on this issue and we will get other western states involved. I think there's not great leadership from the federal government when it comes to protecting the environment. Money doesn't make you happy. I now have $50 million but I was just as happy when I had $48 million. [in a 1987 interview] I have to give the audiences what they enjoy seeing while I try to bring in a little something new, with different movies, different time periods and all those things. But what's important is to entertain the people -- everything else means nothing. [on his late friend and role model, body builder Reg Park]: Reg was a dear friend, an extraordinary mentor and a personal hero. Other than my parents, there may be no single person who had more to do with me becoming the person I am today than Reg. He was like a second father to me. It was Reg who impressed upon me how hard I would have to work if I wanted to achieve my dreams. I'll always remember him making me do calf-raises with 1,000 pounds at 5 o'clock in the morning. [on Terminator Salvation (2009)] I think it's cool to continue on with the franchise, in case I want to jump over again and get into the acting after I'm through here (as Governor of California). There are such high standards and now there are always new standards being set for action. You see that with Iron Man (2008) and with The Dark Knight (2008) and that other film this summer, um, Wanted (2008). That was an excellent movie! There was this train coming down from a bridge, falling, and they're fighting inside the train car. Jesus, that is unbelievable that you can do that. To have the imagination to write it and the talent to shoot it and make it real on the screen. It's a whole new dimension. With Batman and Terminator, those big movies, there's a certain expectation and if you don't live up to it, if the movie is not a 10, then the business will be soft. If Terminator Salvation (2009) is pushing it forward, it will be breaking records all the time. If director McG has the T4 and the kind of shots that has the audience thinking, 'Now how did he do that?' -- then it is 'Terminator' and you can blow everyone away and every record at the box office. [on Terminator Salvation (2009)] I hope they do well, and I hope it is a huge hit. I do hope it creates a spectacle on the screen. That is what James Cameron created. [on watching Will Ferrell movies] In those you howl for two hours and you feel like you get a six-pack of ab muscles from all the laughs! [on Terminator Salvation (2009)] I wasn't sure who the Terminator was. I don't know if there is one or if he's the star or the hero. These are the things that determine the success and how strong the movie will be. I know California is supposed to be a place where dreams come true, but my life has gone way beyond the dream. My dream was to come to America, become the greatest bodybuilder of all time and do what Reg Park had done by going into Hercules movies. And if that worked out, I was going to build a gym business and then live happily ever after. Then all of a sudden I shot right by my dream. I stopped doing the strong man stuff, did the Terminator movies and became the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. I got $30 million for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), you know. [on the death of Michael Jackson] Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the envelope of creativity. Though there were serious questions about his personal life, Michael was undoubtedly a great entertainer and his popularity spanned generations and the globe. [on the death of Patrick Swayze] Patrick Swayze was a talented and passionate artist who struck a memorable chord with audiences throughout the world. He played a wide range of characters both on stage and in movies and his celebrated performances made the hard work of acting look effortless - which I know from experience is not easy. As a fan and as an actor, I admired Patrick and I know that he will be dearly missed. On behalf of all Californians, Maria and I send our deepest condolences to Patrick's family, friends and fans. I am here to spend. I love to spend Hollywood's money! (June 1993). [on Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables (2010)] It is a great inspiration for people to see someone at his age still at the top of his game -- acting, writing, directing, doing his own stunts and fight scenes -- I mean, what an amazing talent. And for him to still be so athletic and be able to rip off his shirt and have a six-pack is just unbelievable. [on the death of Tony Curtis] Tony Curtis was a Hollywood icon, a great performer and artist and devoted family man. I saw his extraordinary talent and ability to inspire generations of Americans firsthand on the set of Christmas in Connecticut (1992)' and will always remember our times together. [on a return to movies when his term as Governor of California ends] I have no idea. So it depends if someone comes with a great script or a great idea...you know, would I still have the patience to sit on the set and to do a movie for three months or six months? All of those things, I don't know, but I did have a meeting with James Cameron, we talked about some very important things. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer. (On the power of visualizing your goals) When I was very young, I visualized myself being and having what it was that I wanted. The mind is really so incredible. Before I won my first Mr. Universe, I walked around the tournament like I owned it. The title was already mine. I had won it so many times in my mind that there was no doubt I would win it. Then, when I moved on to the movies, the same thing. I visualized myself being a successful actor and earning big money. I could feel and taste success. I just knew it would happen. [on the passing of Elaine Kaufman] Elaine was an early supporter of my acting career and would often call to let me know when an influential writer or producer came in so I could stop and schmooze. [on Terminator Salvation (2009)] The last one was awful. It tried hard, not that they didn't try, the acting and everything - it missed the boat. [on visiting Venice, California] This place is insane. You never have to smoke a joint. You just go on a bicycle ride in the morning, inhale, and you live off everyone else. [on Predator 2 (1990)] A predator in a city is a bad idea. [on his career as a bodybuilder] I had a very clear vision of where I wanted to go. You realize you have to pay no attention to the naysayers. When you learn those lessons in sports, you can apply those lessons for the rest of your life. [on his Governor's salary] I didn't take a penny of my salary during my terms. After all, it was petty cash compared to what you make in the movies. You can't have a life full of successes. In bodybuilding, I tried bench-pressing 500lb many times and failed. That's how you get there. You have to be daring. They're writing right now Terminator Genisys (2015). There have been some writers on it for the last year-and-a-half and they could not pull it off. We have told them over and over that they are going in the wrong direction, now they've finally got rid of those writers and they've got new really quality writers. Now they're going in the right direction. I think this year the script will be finished and we will be able to go into pre-production. [on the death of his mentor Joe Weider] He advised me on my training, on my business ventures, and once, bizarrely, claimed I was a German Shakespearean actor to get me my first acting role in --Hercules in New York (1970) even though I barely spoke English. He was there for me constantly throughout my life, and I will miss him dearly. [his father] A lot of sons would have been crippled by his demands, but instead the discipline rubbed off on me. I turned it into drive. To this day, I'm more comfortable when there's someone to schmooze with until I fall asleep. When you grow up in a harsh environment, you never forget how to withstand physical punishment, even long after the hard times end. If you wanted a girl, you had to make an effort to have a conversation, not just drool like a horny dog. I associate glasses with intellectuals. I came to America, won Mr. Universe, and now I'm in the movies. Most bodybuilders don't have very interesting insights or routines. In America, unlike Europe, there weren't a million obstacles to starting a business. After coming to California, I posed in the heights above Malibu. Bodybuilders like this spot because the ridges in the distance seem little and your muscles look bigger than the mountains. The applause of a crowd made me stronger. If you get muscles, you can go to the beach and pick up girls. Americans love foreign names. I wanted to be rich very quickly. Monstrous, futuristic, what I envisioned America as all about. Something that seems impossible at the start can be achieved. [on sweat] It's a great way to lose body fat. Nights without sleep don't mean you can't perform at a high level the next day and days without food don't mean you'll starve. I aimed to be a leader someday. If you let ego show through, you're put in your place. [on journalists] They see everything from the outside. Staying on top of the hill is harder than climbing it. Its great to have someone to go home to. When you have a relationship in a foreign language, you have to be extra careful not to miscommunicate. I couldn't believe how difficult learning a new language could be. Pronunciations were especially dangerous. [Mr. Universe, Mr. World and Mr. Olympia] Winning all three would be like unifying the heavyweight title in boxing: it would make me the undisputed world champion. Mr World was by far the biggest bodybuilding event I'd ever seen. In bodybuilding I was king of the mountain, but in everyday LA I was just another immigrant struggling to learn English and make a life. I was glad to be away living my own life. I always saw myself as a citizen of the world. The more popular bodybuilding grew in prisons, the more guys would get the message to behave. Winning narrowly didn't make me feel good; I wanted my dominance to be clear. [after his father had a stroke] It was painful and upsetting to see a man who had been so smart and so strong lose his coordination and his ability to think. He died not long after. [his nephew Patrick] He became my pride and joy. Real estate was the place to invest. The math of real estate really spoke to me. I like to always wander in like a puppy. Bodybuilders look in the mirror as they train. You need to be your own trainer. If millions of people came to see my movies someday, it was important that they know where the muscles came from. I wanted to promote bodybuilding, both so that more people would take part and to benefit my career. If I wanted to promote bodybuilding to a new audience, I'd have to find my own way. [on bodybuilding] It needed fresh blood. I find joy in the gym because every rep and every set gets me one step closer to my goal. I liked getting swept up into a cloud of celebs. [on Jack Nicholson, 'Warren Beatty', and Roman Polanski] They all had such enormous passion for their profession. Having women in the gym made us train harder. I had no idea that reading from a script means you're supposed to act out the role. [personal motto] Presentation, presentation, presentation. When somebody sets the bar so low, you can't go wrong. [endorsing bodybuilding publicly] It was a boost for bodybuilding in America; suddenly the sport had a face and a personality. In an entertainment interview, you could just make up stuff! In bodybuilding, you try to suppress emotions and march forwards with determination; in acting its the opposite. To live your life as an actor, you can't be afraid of someone stirring up your emotions. Europe was always far less puritanical than the United States. Sometimes its hard to explain to your toddler what you do at the office. I've been retired from bodybuilding since 1980 but I'll always stay involved. [during his open-heart surgery] Maria (Shriver) put a brave face on a scary situation. I get goosebumps when Nelson Mandela talks about inclusion, tolerance and forgiveness. [on Maria Shriver] If I hadn't been her style and she hadn't been mine, we never would have ended up together. Maria meshed with everything that I was, what I stood for, and what I was doing. I got addicted to her. Maria was such a forceful personality that she would just run over guys. She wanted to be unique and different. I was a self-made man. In politics, when disputes arise and camps form, you have to grasp what's happening and move very quickly. I could go on for hours about what draws me to Maria (Shriver) but still never fully explain the magic. Love stories are built around people's idiosyncrasies. [on Conan the Barbarian] There was no stunt double because it would have been difficult to find someone with a body like mine. Dino (De Laurentiis) had a reputation for getting things done. He was very powerful in that way, and people in Hollywood knew it and didn't mess with him. [on Conan the Barbarian (1982)] I'd never done a love scene on camera and found it really strange. My character and his stolen Harley were a perfect combo of cyborg and machine in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Our first major decision as a couple (he and Maria Shriver) was to find a house and call it our place. When people come to me with a movie concept or a script, I always ask "What is the poster? What is the image? What are we trying to sell here?" Danny DeVito is a master of comedy, loves stogies, and cooks pasta on the set-no wonder he made such a great twin. Ivan Reitman took a chance on me as a comic hero. Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and I had great fun opening Planet Hollywood restaurants around the world. Total anonymity is almost impossible in Hollywood. The outside world looked at our relationship (he and Maria Shriver) in a simple-minded way, as a juicy success story. According to this way of thinking, Maria becomes part of my trophy collection. [on Maria Shriver] She brought a great foundation of knowledge and was a great partner to work with because we both grew. When you start out, its all about one to one contact. I'd always advanced by starting with a clear vision and working as hard as possible to achieve it. For Maria (Shriver) to go out and be in front of the camera was a real declaration of independence. [on Maria Shriver] She was the ideal woman for me. Writing something is different from saying it. I was Conan, and millions of dollars were being spent to make me shine. For the first time, I felt like the star. [on Oprah Winfrey] She was talented and aggressive, and you could tell she believed in herself. An aspect of being a Kennedy cousin (Maria Shriver) was that you were never completely free. Since there were so many cousins, the number of command performances were high. Every one of the killings in Conan (the Barbarian) was well shot and extraordinary. [on Conan the Barbarian (1982)] A Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) set on Earth. (John) Milius always pushed the envelope. Conan (the Barbarian) has stunts that have since been outlawed from movies. The bloodshed in Conan seems tame by today's standards. At the time, the film introduced a whole new dimension of violence on screen. Actors had five quarts of blood strapped to their chests, the same amount in the human body. Whenever it was spilled, Milius shot it against a light background to get the full carnage. I was really annoyed by the way that powerful studio executives kowtowed to the members of the ratings board. I saw myself as a businessman first. [on Ronald Reagan] He was wonderful at painting ideas in ways that everyone could understand. My definition of living is to have excitement always; that's the difference between living and existing. If you want to fight prejudice you have to have tolerance centers everywhere. I was amazed to see how negative most of the people in Hollywood remained toward Reagan during his presidency. He represented the values that had brought me to America. The US was the greatest country with the best opportunities and now that it was my home, I wanted to keep it that way and make it even better. After the turmoil and gloom of the 1970s, Americans voted for Reagan because he reminded them of their strength. [the outrageous and conservative sides to his personality] I wanted to feel comfortable in both worlds. There has to be investment in the public good. I'd have made more money if Jimmy Carter still occupied the White House. You do a movie or a book, you promote the hell out of it, you travel the world as if its your marketplace, and in the meantime, you work out and take care of business and explore even more. When I learned about The Terminator (1984), I loved the idea that he was a machine that never had to sleep. For me, the question was always how to fit in all the stuff I want to do. I seldom saw my life as hectic, the thought rarely crossed my mind. I'm not a religious person. I never like to cut things from my life; I only add. I'd felt like an American from the time I was 10 years old. [his first thought when he met James Cameron] A skinny, intense guy. I never went to a competition to compete; I went to win. I wasn't sure I was free from prejudice; I'd made prejudiced comments. When you promote a movie, you want to win over everybody. If you give political speeches, you are bound to turn off somebody. I considered the US my permanent home. I kept quiet about politics whenever I visited Austria. I never wanted to be perceived as some wise guy coming back and telling people what to do. I always believed in shooting for the top, and to become an American is like becoming a member of the winning team. [his first thought about The Terminator (1984)] Strange name. Poses are the snapshots, and the routine is the movie. Bodybuilding is a lot like politics; you go from town to town, hoping word will spread. [on bodybuilding competitions] You can't just pose on stage like a robot and then walk off; people will never get to know your personality. At the top of the ladder, there was always room for one more. The more people who stay on the bottom, the more crowded it becomes. If I can see it and believe it, then I can achieve it. [on James Cameron] He seemed more real than the people I met from Hollywood. [on The Terminator (1984)] No thinking, no blinking, no thought, just action. [on restaurants] In Hollywood, the actor never pays. Once I've locked in on a vision for myself, I always resist changing the plan. I'm a big believer in hard work, grinding it out, and not stopping until it's done. [on James Cameron] The women he married, although a long list, were women you didn't want to mess with. I never left the house without $1000 in cash and a no-limit credit card. The conventional wisdom in Hollywood is that playing a villain is career suicide. I think more like a businessman than like a typical actor. Compared to Conan the Barbarian (1982), Conan the Destroyer (1984) was a trip to Club Med. [on James Cameron] A control freak, he has eyes in the back of his head. He knows the name of everyone on the set and no screwup gets past him; if you screw up he'll make a scene publicly and embarrass you. I always think the world of people who make a project their own and are on it 24 hours a day. [the Golden Raspberry Awards] A kind of Oscar in reverse for bad movies. You should marry when you're set financially and the toughest struggles of your career are behind you. Most marriages break up over financial issues. I wasn't marrying her (Maria Shriver) because she came from wealth. What was Maria's was hers. [Maria Shriver's portrait in his art collection] Among these beautiful images, Maria's was the gem. [on Jacqueline Kennedy] She had an amazing ability to ask questions that would make you wonder "how did she know that"? She always made people feel welcome. Gitte (Brigitte Nielsen) had a personality filled with laughter and fun mixed with a great hunger for attention. When you make a movie, you can never really predict what will turn out to be the most repeated line. [on The Terminator] The American public accepted me as both a hero and a villain. In the mind of the public, the star is responsible for a movie's success. [on marriage] Just let me stumble into it; I don't want to be forewarned. You can over-think anything. There are always negatives. The more you know, the less you tend to do something. [on marriage] I might not have done it if I'd known everything I'd have to go through. I'm always comparing life to a climb, not just because there's a struggle but also because I find at least as much joy in the climbing as in reaching the top. I pictured marriage as a whole mountain range of fantastic challenges. [on Grace Jones] An interesting non-actor; talented and entertaining, she could not do anything low-key. Have at least ten good laughs a day. The makeup trailer is the place on the set where everyone talks. If anybody's worried about anything, that's where you see it. It's the mother of all beauty salons. The makeup trailer is all about a soothing atmosphere, because you're getting ready for a scene. Actresses have more problems than the average housewife. [on his wedding day] I loved watching Maria (Shriver) coming up the aisle. She looked so regal but at the same time, she radiated warmth and happiness. I was riding the great wave of action movies. They became as important to the 1980s as Westerns were in the 1950s. Action movies are always more of an ordeal than a pleasure to make. [on John McTiernan] If a director of his caliber had done the sequel to Predator (1987), the movie could have become a major franchise on a par with The Terminator (1984) or Die Hard (1988). It's always easy to be smart in hindsight. Stallone and I were the leading forces in the genre. We created work for up and coming action stars like Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren and Bruce Willis. Clint Eastwood began to show more muscle as a result. The body was key. The era had arrived where muscular men were viewed as attractive. Looking physically heroic had become the aesthetic. Early in my movie career, the hardest thing was giving up control. In bodybuilding, everything had been up to me. In movies, you depend on others right from the start. [on the opening scene] You have one idea and then sit down and cook up the rest. Whenever I finished filming a movie, my job was only half done. Every film had to be nurtured in the marketplace. Some of the greatest artists never sold much because they didn't know how. No matter what I did in life, I was aware that you had to sell it. Listening made me a more effective promoter. You have to cultivate your audience and expand it with each new film. Nurturing a movie means paying attention to the distributors. You do the things they feel are important because they go all out in pushing the theatres. When I had a good director, my movies went through the roof because I was directed well. If I had a director who was confused with no compelling vision for the movie, it would fizzle. I didn't make The Terminator the success that it was; it was James Cameron's vision that made the movie great. Everything in life has a funny side. I'd always been the perfect target for jokes; there was so much material to work from. Meeting comedians helped me to understand comedy. I really liked being around people who are funny. [on Total Recall (1990)] Working with Sharon Stone will always be a challenge. She was a sweetie off the set but needed tons of attention on-set. There are just some actors who need more attention. People just have their hang-ups and insecurities and acting definitely brings that out. In acting you take criticism so much more personally. You get upset, but every job has its downside. [on Paul Verhoeven and Total Recall (1990)] So many things he said were brilliant. He had a masterful vision. He had enthusiasm, and did a great job. I was proud my interest and passion helped to bring about the movie. But the experience also proves how important marketing is - how important it is to tell the people what this is about; really blow up their skirt and make them say, "I have to go see this movie." A Special Achievement Oscar is how the Motion Picture Academy honors an accomplishment for which there is no set category. I grew up in a culture where you respect the elders. When I see a great performer, I always start to dream. Maybe its the Leo in me, the perpetual performer who always wants to be the center of attention. Starting with something disarming and funny is a good way to stand out. You become more likable, and people receive your information much better. Whenever I watched a comedy, I always thought "I could have done that!" But if I was going to branch into comedies, I would need someone to be my cheerleader. [on Total Recall (1990)] For me, it connected with the sense I had sometimes that my life was too good to be true. It wouldn't matter if you watched Total Recall (1990) 20 years from now, you could still enjoy it. There's just something very appealing about futuristic movies if they have great action and believable characters. A change in studio management can sink a movie. Once you pick a director, you have to have total faith in him and go with his judgment. [on The Running Man (1987)] It was totally screwed up by hiring a first-time director and not giving him time to prepare. [his first impression of Paul Verhoeven on Total Recall (1990)] A skinny, intense-looking Dutch guy. Every director wants to pee on the script and make his mark. [on Danny DeVito] He's the opposite of a crazy Hollywood personality and the Milton Berle of comic acting. Compared to an action hero, it was easier being a comic star. [his singing ability] I'm no Frank Sinatra. The only time I sing in real life is at the end of a party when I want the guests to leave. [on George Bush] He had tremendous strength of character and will. This was our next President, the real American hero. He had a casual approach to campaigning; not everything had to be perfect. I belonged to the NRA because I believed in the constitutional right to bear arms. I am a patriotic American. I saw Ronald Reagan and George Bush take an economy that looked like Pee-wee Herman and make it look like Superman. Eisenhower and Kennedy championed fitness as a way for America to stand strong against the Soviets. Fitness is important for all Americans, not just athletes. A lot of schools have great athletic programs but not great fitness programs. I'd never seen a director fine-tune a movie as methodically as Ivan Reitman. I was on a crusade around the world to promote health and fitness to young people. Governments don't want to be told they're doing something wrong. I'd always felt we lacked real men in movies. [when his first child was born] F! This is my first baby. You can be so overwhelmed by something that billions of people in history have done. And from that moment on, your life as a couple has changed. But as long as you love the baby, you'll figure it out, just like with everything you love doing. Caring for babies is hardwired into the brain. I was addicted to public service. Humour was what made me stand out from other action leads. It opened up the (action) movie and made it appealing to more people. [on The Terminator (1984), Commando (1985), Predator (1987) and Total Recall (1990)] They all focused on the universal theme of good vs evil. If the press sees you coming out of the Oval Office with the President, you'll win respect. Fitness is fun. I felt very strongly that I had to carry to all 50 states the message that fitness was a national priority. I love being on the road and meeting people. That's what I do best. The Great American Workout was from 7 to 9 o'clock in the morning. When in Austria, I often put on traditional clothes and do as the Austrians do. Hiking in the Alps I'd sometimes wear loud obnoxious Hawaiian shorts just to get a rise out of the Lederhosen traditionalists. [on James Cameron] [He] is a big believer in surprising the audience. His knowledge of science and the world of the future went way beyond the ordinary. [on Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)] It was typical James Cameron genius to have character development in a machine. My friendship with the President (George Bush Sr) quickly became a very big part of my life. It was warm from the time we first met during the Reagan years. [on the Gulfstream III jet] The perfect vehicle for visiting the States. After being the fitness czar, running for Governor of California felt like deja vu. My talent is fitness and this is something I can give back. You can't have people just like your movie, you need them to be passionate. Word of mouth is what makes movies big, because while you can put in millions to promote the movie on the first weekend, you can't afford to do that every week. Its embarrassing to fail at the box office. When you feel embarrassed, you assume the whole world is focused on your failure. [on George Bush] If you had talent and did him a favour or he liked you, he would push you forward whether it made sense or not. He was a different breed, a sweetheart of a guy. The fact he put such trust in me had a powerful effect. I felt there would never, ever be a time, no matter what happened, when I would violate that trust or let the man down. A person's muscles don't care where the resistance comes from. America wouldn't be the land of the free if it wasn't the home of the brave. When you see the work they do and the risks they take, you realize what we owe our military. 1991 was golden for me. [on Planet Hollywood] A glitzy new moneymaking machine. It was not just an event; it was the beginning of an empire. I came to America because it's the greatest place in the world, and I'm going to do everything I can to keep it the greatest place. I've always felt appreciative of the armed forces because I've benefited from the American dream, and their courage and determination is what safeguards it. [during Conan the Destroyer (1984)] I'm finally getting paid a million dollars for a movie, but now Sylvester Stallone's making 3 million, I feel like I'm standing still. If I heard an idea or saw a script that was exceptionally good and triggered something in me, I wanted to make that movie. I loved the idea of new challenges, along with new dangers of failure. Clint (Eastwood) was one of the few Hollywood personalities who had his head screwed on straight. (Richard) Nixon was very good at paying attention to you. We need more leaders like him. Nobody in Hollywood wins all the time. At some point, you're bound to get a beating. America can be powerful only if you have a strong military. I figured that the idea of eventually ending up in politics was not that far fetched when someone like (Richard) Nixon suggested it. I love factories, and whenever I'm passionate about a product, I want to see it being made. Cubans are geniuses. They have the best climate, they have the best soil, and they have the tradition: generations of people who are passionate about rolling cigars and who are always looking for ways to make the cigars ever more perfect. When you look at a cigar and it has those thick veins in it, it's either a cheaper cigar or someone wasn't paying attention. As with everything, it's important to have a great-looking label. Cuban cigars truly are as good as people say. You can sniff out the fakes ones within seconds. I always like to be called up for a speech without any prior notice. No-one expects you to blow people up in a comedy. When you feel good about someone and you know specifically why, it's not difficult at all to speak from the heart. I'm like a little kid who loves to show off and share things that I have experienced. I thought I was the poster boy for the American dream. I came to the US virtually broke, worked hard, kept focused on my goal, and made it. This really was the land of opportunity. If a kid like me could do it, anybody could. I had a fire inside of me to succeed. Anything is possible, but you have to do your end of the work. Making money was never my only goal, but money opened the door to interesting investments. In the mid-1990s the Internet was just an odd new idea. The most important thing was not how much you make, but how much you invest, how much you keep. I never wanted to join the long list of famous entertainers and athletes who wiped out financially. My goal was to get rich and stay rich. I never like business relationships that are purely work. [his personal motto] Take one dollar and turn it into two. I wanted big investments that were interesting, creative and different. Conservative bets didn't interest me. I was proud to pay taxes on the money I earned. I could tolerate big risks in exchange for big returns, but I'm always open to new ideas. Singapore Airlines had the best reputation in the airline business. The Boeing 747 was the ballsiest airliner. Stan Winston's special effects studio was torture; on The Terminator, it took 30 minutes for the cement to dry when designing the prosthetics to cover my face. The first time I went through it I got very anxious and thought of pleasant memories to endure it. My heart surgery reminded me of all that. The more you promote yourself as the ultimate action hero, the more people form a larger than life perception of you. [after heart surgery] I felt as vigorous as Hercules. Planet Hollywood opened in Moscow, Sydney, Helsinki, London, San Antonio Texas (drawing 100,000 spectators) and Paris. Planet Hollywood was like The Beatles. Sometimes when you look at a deal, you see less danger and you're too willing to take the plunge. The more risky things are, the more upside there is. I'd hear guys bragging about their new Gulfstream IV or IV-SP and I'd get to say, "That's great guys. Let me talk about my 747..." It was a great conversation stopper. God is the one who made the science possible. [on heart surgery] Big risk, big reward. [on Maria Shriver] She had a tendency to blow things up into high drama, even things that weren't life and death, whereas I would play everything down. I'm a person who does not like to talk about things over and over. I make quick decisions, I don't ask opinions, and I don't think over the same things. I want to move on. She's an outward processor, while I keep things bottled up. There's a moment going into surgery that I really hate. The moment when the anesthesia takes hold, when you know you're going out, losing consciousness and don't know if you'll ever wake up from it. [after heart surgery] I got a second or third lease on life. on [Planet Hollywood] I'd love to do it again, only to have it managed better. Whoopi (Goldberg), Bruce (Willis), Sly (Stallone) and all the other big-name participants would tell you that Planet Hollywood was fun. With the huge parties, openings, premieres, we met people all over the world and had the time of our lives. She (Maria Shriver) is a very good writer, with an unbelievable vocabulary and grace with words. Holidays become more meaningful when you have a family. Talking to kids in your second language is never easy to do. After I came to America, I learned to think a bit more about my family rather than just myself. With my mother I built a good relationship where she and I really communicated. I loved doing things for my mother. She deserved to be treated like a queen. She was buried next to my father because they were so connected. You're just one person, and the country is much bigger, and it's what will live forever. Big-time celebrities don't like flying commercial. Promotion and merchandising were realms I truly understood. [on California] America's golden state. America is my true home. I wasn't interested in symbols. I was interested in action. Big cats have always fascinated me. Independent producers are the saviours in Hollywood because they'll take risks that the big studios won't. I love shooting at night because I have a lot of energy at night and I get lots of inspiration. [on heart surgery] It gave me energy beyond belief. I feel like a totally new person. And I no longer had to convince people that I still had a pulse. [on being governor] He can bring a vision to the state; you get blamed for everything and you get credit for everything. It's high risk, high reward. I felt tremendous loyalty and pride about California. I wanted America to stay the bastion of free enterprise and protect it from following Europe in the direction of bureaucracy and stagnation. You make a big mistake to lock in programs that require you to keep spending at boom-time levels. The more I read up on California, the more it was like bad news piled on top of bad news. We can't continue this way. We need change. I was fiscally conservative, pro-business, against raising taxes, pro-choice, pro-gay, pro-lesbian, pro-environment, pro-reasonable gun control, pro-reasonable social safety net. We needed to avoid trying to win over the press and instead play to the people. I was all about leadership and major projects and reforms that could attract massive public support. I pride myself on being able to juggle many tasks. I got a college education while bodybuilding, married Maria (Shriver) in the middle of filming Predator, and made Kindergarten Cop and Terminator 2 while launching Planet Hollywood. Most juvenile crime is committed between 3 and 6 o'clock in the afternoon. I would not go into a competition with a disadvantage. If you don't get killed, you win. I thought I would never die. [winning the title of Mr Universe] It is my lifetime realized. I am very happy to be Mr Universe. I say it again, it sounds so good. I am very happy to be Mr Universe. My thanks to everyone in England who have helped me. They have been very kind to me. Thank you all. Los Angeles stood out because it was the only big city that had after-school programs in every one of its 90 elementary schools. State officials and lawmakers just didn't see after-school programs as important. After-school programs not only help the kids but also reduce the strain on the teachers. Young kids relate better to young people, especially after a whole day of teachers and school. They want counsellors in jeans and with spiky hair, who can serve as parent figures but who don't look like them - not that many retired teachers want to go back to work. The reason I wanted to be healthy was that I never wanted to ask anyone for money. It was so against my grain. Raising cash from the set of a movie was a huge advantage. I had a track record of organizing summits across fifty states. I loved seeing wounded veterans and entertaining them and thanking them for their great work. I'd assumed that a recall would be just like a normal election. I never argued with people who underestimated me. If the accent and the muscles and the movies made people think I was stupid, it worked to my advantage. Our elected leaders will either act decisively, or we will act in their place. [governorship] I would give up my movie career for that. Californians love their cars. Spend no more than the state is taking in. Its hard for any governor to make the changes that were needed. I loved it when people say that something can't be done. That's when I really get motivated; I like to prove them wrong. And I liked the idea of working on something bigger than me. [California] It is the place in the world where everyone wants to go. It was wrapped in problems, but it was also heaven. There is a disconnect between the people of California and the politicians of California. We the people are doing our job: work hard, pay taxes, raise our families. The politicians are not doing their job. They fiddle, they fumble, and they fail. These words resonated more strongly than any movie script I'd read. [Baghdad] The wild driving, the poverty, no money and a leadership vacuum - like California right now. I was not the least bit intimidated by the thought of a campaign. It was like every other major decision I'd faced. I thought about winning. I knew it would happen. I was locked in automatic pilot. As every spouse knows, you have to pick the right moment to bring up a loaded subject. When I came here, California was a beacon. [why he wanted to become governor of California] I'm tired of this acting stuff. I need a new challenge. In politics everybody knows everything. You're totally exposed. When I met Maria [Shriver], she was full of life, excitement, and hunger for the world. She wanted to be a rebel, not have a job on Capitol Hill. Whatever she [Maria Shriver] wanted to do, I would help her get there. One side of Maria [Shriver] was ballsy and brave and wanted to be a strong partner. Making a career decision had always been an incredible high. Making a career decision as a husband and a father was a whole different deal. Declaring a candidacy was so loaded. California is more important than everyone's career. Is firefighting a macho enough profession for an action hero? The real life heroism at Ground Zero laid that question to rest. Elected officials usually hate ballot initiatives because they reduce their power and make the state harder to govern. Republicans and unions usually don't mix. I wanted to know what it really took to run for office, given that I wasn't a typical candidate. I remember marvelling at how ordinary citizens could limit the state's power. I took pride in my financial independence. Leave no stone unturned. I always paid close attention to focus groups and surveys and in politics, opinion research plays an even bigger role. [being governor of California] This was the best job I ever had. There is no contradiction in being both a Republican and an environmentalist For me, talking convincingly about the future was easy: all I had to do was point to what we'd achieved since I came into office. California politics was this big centrifuge that forced voters, policies and parties away from the center. I challenged Californians to stop yielding to the far left and the far right and return to the center. Centrist does not mean weak, or watered down or warmed over. It means well balanced and well grounded. The American people are instinctively centrist. So should be our government. America's political parties should return to the center, where the people are. The left and the right don't have a monopoly on conscience. We are not waiting for politics, for our problems to get worse, or for the federal government. Because the future does not wait. Not only can we lead California into the future, we can show the nation and the world how to get there. [politics] You get so immersed in the job there are side effects on the people you love. Even if you succeed in protecting your wife and kids from the public spotlight, they feel they're sharing and losing you. Trying to reform health care had almost destroyed Bill Clinton's presidency. I'd always thought it was a disgrace that the greatest country in the world didn't provide a health care system for all of its people, as many European countries do. Our health care reform became America's, and California led the way. All the great ideas come from local governments. I am of the Reagan view that we should not go off the cliff with flags flying. The California Republican Party should be a right of center party that occupies the broad middle of California. Even when acting in a movie, I would not shoot a stunt if I hadn't rehearsed it a minimum of ten times. President Bush (Jr) was always available to talk. If I raised only one issue at a time, I would get a fair hearing. If you need to do something that's not in the manual, throw the manual out. Never bull. The statistics in the wake of a disaster are always tragic. When the federal government meddles in markets, the states pay the price. When you're spending more money than you're taking in, you cut spending. Simple. Ad-libbing can backfire when you're running for governor. I'm not really the crying type. It's painful to have just endorsed things that you now have no money for. I felt like a schmuck backing out on commitments I wanted to make but could no longer afford. The consequences of cuts are not just dollars, but people. We're all getting screwed. I was forced to make unpopular decisions that nobody, least of all me, was happy about. [on his children] The drama of the presidential election interested them more than my job. I believe in sprinting through to the finish line. All great movements in history start out on a grassroots level, not in places like Washington or Paris or Moscow or Beijing. I'm proud to say I found a way to cram 36 hours of work into a single day. Budget negotiations are no different than grueling five hour weight lifting sessions in the gym. The joy of working out is that with each painful rep you get a step closer to achieving your goal. I was deeply frustrated with party leaders and the press for not making plain the budget history. When I stepped up to the podium, I was overwhelmed to realize I was standing where John F. Kennedy, Nelson Mandela and Mikhail Gorbachev had all addressed the UN before me. Unlike regular politicians, I had nothing to lose. Six years of ups and downs forged me as a governor. I had more forward momentum than ever before. I felt more like a hungry eagle rather than a lame duck. The key to real permanent reform is being in sync with the hearts and minds of the people. We had rattled so many cages on the left and the right with our reforms. Of all the things I've done with my life, nothing is seared in my memory more than looking into the eyes of someone who has just lost everything he loved in the world. Being governor was more complex and challenging than I had imagined. That's the problem of presenting yourself as the Governator. You can do miracles but not the kind that require wearing a cape and being able to fly. As governor, you're neither a solitary champion nor a star. Compared to making a movie, when you accomplish something in government, the satisfaction is so much larger and long lasting. In a movie, you are entertaining people for a few hours in a dark theatre. In government, you are affecting entire lives; generations even. Change takes big balls. I've always idolized (Mikhail) Gorbachev because of the courage it took to dismantle the political system that he grew up under. For Gorbachev to have the guts to embrace change rather than further oppress his people or pick fights with the West has always amazed me. Fitness promotes health and enhances the quality of life. [lying to Maria Shriver about his infidelity] Instead of doing the right thing, I'd just put the truth in a mental compartment and locked it up where I didn't deal with it every day. [on his illegitimate son] Politically, I didn't feel it was anybody's business because I hadn't campaigned on family values. If I was going to talk about bad behavior, I wanted to do it on my own timetable. Although Maria (Shriver) and I remain separated, I still try to treat everyone as if we are together. Maria has a right to be bitterly disappointed and never look at me the same way again. What had made my career fun for more than 30 years was sharing it with Maria (Shriver). We'd done everything together and now there was no one to come home to. A green global economy is desirable, necessary, and within reach. You start reading scripts and visualizing the scene and how to direct it, how to choreograph the stunt, and then you get into it and then you look forward to doing it. Normally an action star keeps to himself on the set. There's a difference between being 35 and almost 65. [University of Southern California] It prides itself on being neither conservative nor liberal but open minded. It operates by promoting discussion to draw the best ideas from the brightest minds across the political spectrum. The great leaders always talk about things that are much bigger than themselves. They say working for a cause that will outlive us is what brings meaning and joy. The more I'm able to accomplish in the world, the more I agree. I always wanted to be an inspiration for people, but I never set out to be a role model in everything. It's never been my goal to set an example in everything I do. I don't believe that violence on-screen creates violence on the street or in the home. Otherwise there would have been no murders before movies were invented, and the Bible is full of them. I prefer being way out there, shocking people. Rebelliousness is part of what drove me from Austria. Being outrageous is a way to succeed. No one could put me in a mold. Being different was right up my alley. Life is richer when we embrace the multitudes we all contain. Impossible was a word I loved to ignore when I was governor. The only way to make the possible possible is to try the impossible. If you fail, so what? That's what everybody expects. But if you succeed, you make the world a much better place. Never follow the crowd. Go where it's empty. It's easier to stand out when you aim straight for the top. No matter what you do in life, selling is part of it. You can do the finest work and if people don't know, you have nothing! The most important thing is to make people aware. [on Muhammad Ali] I always admired him because he was a champion, had a great personality, and he was generous and always thoughtful toward others. If all athletes could be like him, the world would be better off. Don't overthink. If you think all the time, the mind cannot relax. Part of us needs to go through life instinctively. Turning off your mind is an art. Knowledge is extremely important for making decisions. The more knowledge you have, the more you're free to rely on your instincts. The more you know, the more you hesitate. When you are not confident of your decision-making process, it will slow you down. Overthinking is why people can't sleep at night: it cripples you. Many movie deals are made under pressure, and if you freeze, you lose. To test yourself and grow, you have to operate without a safety net. Forget Plan B. If there is no Plan B, then Plan A has to work. You can use outrageous humour to settle a score. What are the odds for an Austrian farm boy to come to America and become the greatest bodybuilding champion of all time, to get in the movie business, marry a Kennedy, and then get elected governor of the biggest state in the United States? If government is not taking in enough revenue because of an economic slowdown, then everyone should chip in and sacrifice. Writing out my goals became second nature, and so did the conviction that there are no shortcuts. It took hundreds and even thousands of repetitions for me to learn to hit a great three-quarter back pose, deliver a punchline, dance the tango in True Lies (1994), paint a beautiful birthday card, and say "I'll be back" just the right way. I have come to feel great affection for the peoples of the world, because they have always been so welcoming to me, whether as a bodybuilder, a movie star, a private citizen, or as governor of the great state of California. Don't blame your parents. They've done their best for you, and if they've left you with problems, those problems are now yours to solve. I could channel my upbringing in a positive way rather than complain. I could use it to have a vision, set goals, find joy. I don't have to lick my wounds. Sometimes you have to appreciate the very people and circumstances that traumatized you. Today I hail the strictness of my upbringing, and the fact I didn't have anything I wanted in Austria, because those were the very factors that made me hungry; it put fuel on the fire in my belly. It drove and motivated me. There are a thousand keys to success. [on his infidelity] It was one of those stupid things that I promised myself never to do. A lot of people, no matter how successful or unsuccessful in life, make stupid choices involving sex. Secrecy is just part of me. I keep things to myself no matter what. I'm not a person who was brought up to talk. Bodybuilders who are blind to themselves or deaf to others usually fall behind. [on Mr. Universe] I wanted to win it so decisively that people would forget I'd ever lost. Take care of your body and your mind. Focusing on the body was no problem for me. I realized that the mind is a muscle and we should train it too. If world leaders have time to work out, so do you. [Gorbachev dismantling the USSR] I'm amazed by the courage it took to not go for immediate gratification but to look for the best direction for the country in the long run. To me Gorbachev is a hero, at the same level as Nelson Mandela, who overcame the anger and despair of 27 years in prison. When given the power to shake the world, both of them chose to build rather than destroy. [on Pope John Paul II balancing his duties with an exercise regime] If that guy can do it, I've got to get up even earlier! Be hungry for success, hungry to make your mark, hungry to be seen and to be heard and to have an effect. And as you move up and become successful, make sure also to be hungry for helping others. Don't rest on your laurels. Too many former athletes spend their lives talking about how great they were 20 years ago. So many accomplished people just coast. They wish they could still be somebody and not just talk about the past. There is much more to life than being the greatest at one thing. We learn so much when we're successful, so why not use what you've learned, use your connections and do more with them? If you have a talent or skill that makes you happy, use it to improve your neighborhood. And if you feel a desire to do more, then go all out. You'll have plenty of time to rest when you're in the grave. Live a risky and spicy life and like Eleanor Roosevelt said, "every day do something that scares you." We should all stay hungry! Memoirs are about looking back, but I've lived my life by the opposite principle. At home I have a hundred photo albums starting with my childhood in Austria, and I never look at them. I'd rather do another project or make another movie and learn from looking forward! [on his autobiography, Total Recall] Digging up and piecing together memories proved to be as difficult as I imagined, and yet what made the work unexpectedly enjoyable was the help I got from others. I found myself swapping stories with old friends from the worlds of bodybuilding, business, sports, Hollywood and politics - a large cast of characters. I'm grateful to all of them for helping me recreate the past and for making it immediate and friendly. Finally, I thank my family. They were generous in helping me make sure this memoir delivers on its name. And thanks especially to Maria (Shriver), for her patience with the project and for remaining as always the person I could go to whenever I got stuck. If I accomplished and solidified my position in the bodybuilding world, from then on, I would be on a roll. Nobody would stop me. There is no such thing as an Austrian Shakespearean actor. It doesn't exist. You're not supposed to laugh on the (film) set. When you're not on camera, stay in character, act your part, giving it everything you have in order to draw the best out of the actor who is being filmed. It was very difficult for me in the beginning - I was told by agents and casting people that my body was 'too weird', that I had a funny accent, and that my name was too long. You name it, and they told me I had to change it. Basically, everywhere I turned, I was told that I had no chance. A few months ago, I got rear-ended by this guy. He took off, and I chased him. I will admit I drove at a slightly excessive speed. I cut him off, and two guys jumped out of the car looking tough. But when they saw me, they just said, 'Oh crap! The Terminator!' They were nice, and gave me their information. [on Terminator Genisys (2015)] It will be challenging because it will be a new director, and it will be a really action-packed movie. And sometimes it does get more difficult when you're 66 years old and doing this kind of action, versus when you're in your 30s or 40s! [on his eighties rivalry with Sylvester Stallone] We had a competition. And here's a perfect example of how competition is healthy, because he was trying to out-do me. But I was also trying to out-do him. So who benefited? The fans. I was training harder, he was training harder. It was a competition of who has more muscles, who has more cuts, who has the lower body fat, who uses the biggest guns, who kills the most people, who has the most creative killings, and this went on and on and on. So the movies became better and better because of it. And eventually, we grew up, right?" he said. We were doing Planet Hollywood together and we were laughing about it on the plane when we flew around. We've become very good friends, and I'm a big supporter of Sly, because I really always thought I admired him, even though there was competition. He's a great director, he's a great writer, a great actor, a great producer and also a fantastic artist. His paintings are great. And he's a great family man. He has it all. I have a love interest in every one of my films: a gun. I would never exchange my life with anybody else's. If my life was a movie, no one would believe it. No matter the nationality, no matter the religion, no matter the ethnic background, America brings out the best in people. I went from being the Terminator to being the governator. I know a lot of athletes and models are written off as just bodies. I never felt used for my body. I just use my muscles as a conversation piece, like someone walking a cheetah down 42nd Street. I was striving to be the most muscular man, and it got me into the movies. It got me everything that I have. Failure is not an option. Everyone has to succeed. I am a big believer in education, because when I grew up in Austria - when I grew up in Austria I had a great education. I had great teachers. Even with my divorce and with everything, I don't need money. I don't suffer of anything that I've lost. I think that people are interested seeing me on the screen. You know, nothing is more important than education, because nowhere are our stakes higher; our future depends on the quality of education of our children today. I have a private plane. But I fly commercial when I go to environmental conferences. My friend James Cameron and I made three films together - True Lies (1994), The Terminator (1984) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Of course, that was during his early, low-budget, art-house period. There is no place, no country, more compassionate more generous more accepting and more welcoming than the United States of America. Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. People need to be insured so when you have an accident out there, or when something catastrophic happens to you, that you're covered and there's not someone else has to pay for you. That is as simple as that. The biggest problem that we have is that California is being run now by special interests. All of the politicians are not anymore making the moves for the people, but for special interests and we have to stop that. To restore the trust of the people, we must reform the way the government operates. The worst thing I can be is the same as everybody else. I hate that. I'm addicted to exercising and I have to do something every day. Political courage is not political suicide. I made my fair share of mistakes. In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits. Politically there were failures. And also on the personal level, there were tremendous failures. Start wide, expand further, and never look back. Everything I have, my career, my success, my family, I owe to America. When the people become involved in their government, government becomes more accountable, and our society is stronger, more compassionate, and better prepared for the challenges of the future. I think that gay marriage should be between a man and a woman. Help others and give something back. I guarantee you will discover that while public service improves the lives and the world around you, its greatest reward is the enrichment and new meaning it will bring your own life. One of my movies was called True Lies (1994). It's what the Democrats should have called their convention. [He was being asked on what kind of Terminator he will be playing in Terminator Genisys (2015)] It's a character that has been programmed to protect them, to protect Sarah Connor, but I'm basically the same Terminator. I will destroy anything that's in front of me in order to save her. The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That's what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they'll go through the pain no matter what happens. Freedom is a right ultimately defended by the sacrifice of America's servicemen and women. As you know, I'm an immigrant. I came over here as an immigrant, and what gave me the opportunities, what made me to be here today, is the open arms of Americans. I have been received. I have been adopted by America. Well, you know, I'm the forever optimist. I have plenty of money, unlike other Hollywood celebrities or athletes that have not invested well. As president, Reagan worked very well with Democrats to do big things. It is true that he worked to reduce the size of government and cut federal taxes and he eliminated many regulations, but he also raised taxes when necessary. The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent. [on what is like getting back into The Terminator character for Terminator Genisys (2015)] It's like you've been doing it your whole life, because I'm very passionate about the character. I think it's a great, interesting character. I think it's a great story. The whole concept that Cameron had way back in the early '80s, of creating a world where machines take over and things becoming a reality that no one could even think of in those days. It's really been great, because the whole team is really into going all out. It is fun to be in a movie like that. The studio is very enthusiastic about the Terminator movie - the producers, the director, they're very talented and great visionaries. You can tell, the stages - everything is really big and exciting. It's been a great experience. Well, I think that California has had a history of always spending more money than it takes in. Gray Davis can run a dirty campaign better than anyone, but he can't run a state. What we face may look insurmountable. But I learned something from all those years of training and competing. I learned something from all those sets and reps when I didn't think I could lift another ounce of weight. What I learned is that we are always stronger than we know. I welcome and seek your ideas, but do not bring me small ideas; bring me big ideas to match our future. I'm not perfect. I believe with all my heart that America remains 'the great idea' that inspires the world. It is a privilege to be born here. It is an honor to become a citizen here. It is a gift to raise your family here, to vote here, and to live here. If you work hard and play by the rules, this country is truly open to you. You can achieve anything. My relationship to power and authority is that I'm all for it. People need somebody to watch over them. Ninety-five percent of the people in the world need to be told what to do and how to behave. You can scream at me, call me for a shoot at midnight, keep me waiting for hours - as long as what ends up on the screen is perfect. I was born in Europe... and I've traveled all over the world. I can tell you that there is no place, no country, that is more compassionate, more generous, more accepting, and more welcoming than the United States of America. I am the most helpful and open up doors for everyone and I like to share. [He was being asked how long it takes to put on the prosthetics for Terminator Genisys (2015)] I think it was two and a half hours. But it's not every day. It depends which stage we're in the story. So this is getting now towards the end. It gets more and more severe. Women are the engine driving the growth in California's economy. Women make California's economy unique. Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer. I came to Hollywood and within a decade I was one of the biggest action stars of all time. Government's first duty and highest obligation is public safety. I feel good because I believe I have made progress in rebuilding the people's trust in their government. I do the same exercises I did 50 years ago and they still work. I eat the same food I ate 50 years ago and it still works. Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach. My own dreams fortunately came true in this great state. I became Mr. Universe; I became a successful businessman. And even though some people say I still speak with a slight accent, I have reached the top of the acting profession. Maria is the best reason to come home. For 20 years, Simon & Schuster asked me, 'Why don't you write your autobiography?' If it bleeds, we can kill it. The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character. Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body. The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy. [on if he feels protective of The Terminator franchise] Oh, no, we had very open discussions. After I got the first script, I had a lot of questions. Some of the things didn't make sense. They were tweaked; they didn't make sense to other people either. So it was fine-tuned. It was a process. There was a period of I think a few months. There were very talented people who went off and - and the great thing is that everyone was in sync. It wasn't like I was going off in one direction and David Ellison was thinking differently and then Alan was thinking differently. There was none of that. I think this is a very unique project because I think everyone is very protective - not just because of the art's sake, but I think also because of the business' sake. The studio sees this as, "If we do well here, we can go with another few. We can entertain people. We can make money. We've done a good job bringing back the franchise." So everyone is in sync with that. That's why everyone is working around the clock here to make this a great movie. I can promise you that when I go to Sacramento, I will pump up Sacramento. Learned helplessness is the giving-up reaction, the quitting response that follows from the belief that whatever you do doesn't matter. It's time to stop thinking of the Republican Party as an exclusive club where your ideological card is checked at the door, and start thinking about how we can attract more solution-based leaders like Nathan Fletcher and Anthony Adams. People should make up their own mind about what they think of me. I saw a woman wearing a sweatshirt with 'Guess' on it. I said, Thyroid problem? My body is like breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I don't think about it, I just have it. And now, of course this is another thing I didn't count on, that now as the governor of the state of California, I am selling California worldwide. You see that? Selling. The success I have achieved in bodybuilding, motion pictures, and business would not have been possible without the generosity of the American people and the freedom here to pursue your dreams. We are a forward-looking people, and we must have a forward-looking government. As long as I live, I will never forget that day 21 years ago when I raised my hand and took the oath of citizenship. Do you know how proud I was? I was so proud that I walked around with an American flag around my shoulders all day long. 'I'll be back' always sounded a little girly to me. I didn't leave bodybuilding until I felt that I had gone as far as I could go. It will be the same with my film career. When I feel the time is right, I will then consider public service. I feel that the highest honor comes from serving people and your country. If it's hard to remember, it'll be difficult to forget. What's fascinating is, people in Washington would rather spend time in Hollywood, and people in Hollywood would rather spend time in Washington. I'll be back. I think Americans are very patriotic. I have inhaled, exhaled everything. I knew I was a winner back in the late sixties. I knew I was destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in any way - I hope it never will. For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer. It's simple, if it jiggles, it's fat. Teddy Roosevelt is still a hero among environmentalists for his conservationist policies. I told Warren if he mentions Prop. 13 one more time, he has to do 500 push-ups. I speak directly to the people, and I know that the people of California want to have better leadership. They want to have great leadership. They want to have somebody that will represent them. And it doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican, young or old. I'm not looking for sympathy at all. The writing is important, but the way you say the line and the pause you give it, the facial expression - all of that is very important. (2012) The day is twenty-four hours. I sleep six hours. That leaves eighteen hours to do something. (2012) I would always write down my New Year's resolutions and mark them off the way I mark off sets and reps... On New Year's Eve, you can just blabber out: I want to lose twenty pounds and I'm gonna read more. But what does that mean? There's too many variables there. If you're really serious about it, then write down when you're gonna lose the twenty pounds by. Is it March 1? Is it June 1? Make a commitment. (2012) The power of influence is one of the most unique powers that you can have. It's not the power of controlling people. It's developing a certain skill of communicating what you want to accomplish so that people will follow you. (2012) It was one of my early goals to be a millionaire. In the beginning, I wanted to have a gold Rolex, a Rolls-Royce, a cheetah - just stupid things that you think of when you're a kid. Then time goes by. The Rolls-Royce thing went out the window, because when you get to the level where you can afford one, all of a sudden you say, "It's a little bit over the top." A cheetah? I think in California they got rid of the law that says you can have wild animals. Having a cheetah is a stupid idea. (2012) I didn't get it at first. I'll be back. What the f is I'll? I will be back sounded much stronger in my mind. So I argued with Jim Cameron. And he said, "Look, Arnold, I don't tell you how to act. Please don't tell me how to write." After I saw it in the movie, I was so thankful to Cameron. That was a good lesson to learn. If someone is a good writer, stick to the script. 95% of the time you never know if a movie will be a huge success or that it will even be a sequel. I'm so happy I've been a part of some of the biggest and best action sequences. [The Terminator] James Cameron did an extraordinary job creating that character and whole phenomenon. I never thought we would do a sequel, catchphrases like "I'll be back" or "Hasta la vista, baby" would catch on and be repeated or think that 30yrs later I would be asked to come back to a franchise like this playing The Terminator, unlike Batman or James Bond. [The Terminator] It was a small movie. We really had to cut costs all the time. We shot it very quickly. We felt we had a good story and it would be successful. But we thought it would be for certain audiences only. No-one suspected it would be in Time magazine's top 10 movies of the year and that successful at the box-office and that people demanded a sequel that would be the highest grossing movie of that year. [the storm drain chase in Terminator 2] That's a fantastic scene. Most people are not comfortable with guns. [being Governor of California] I had my hands full. [James Cameron's movies] Extraordinary inspiration because it makes other directors online. [California] The seventh largest economy in the world. [James] Cameron has really stretched it beyond belief with visual effects in Judgment Day. [on becoming President of the United States]If I'd been born in America, I would've run.[October 2016] [on the 2016 Presidential election]for the first time since I became a citizen in 1983,I will not vote for the republican candidate for President. Salary (22) Hercules in New York (1970) $12,000 Conan the Barbarian (1982) $250,000 Conan the Destroyer (1984) $1,000,000 The Terminator (1984) $750,000 Commando (1985) $1,500,000 Predator (1987) $3,000,000 The Running Man (1987) $5,000,000 Red Heat (1988) $8,000,000 Total Recall (1990) $10,000,000 Kindergarten Cop (1990) $12,000,000 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) $15,000,000 Last Action Hero (1993) $15,000,000 True Lies (1994) $15,000,000 Junior (1994) $15,000,000 Eraser (1996) $20,000,000 Jingle All the Way (1996) $20,000,000 Batman & Robin (1997) $25,000,000 End of Days (1999) $22,000,000 The 6th Day (2000) $25,000,000 Collateral Damage (2002) $25,000,000 Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) $29,250,000 The Last Stand (2013) $5,000,000 +25% of first dollar Actor (61 credits) 2018 The Expendables 4 (announced) Trench 2017 Why We're Killing Gunther (post-production) Gunther 2017/IV Aftermath (completed) Roman 2017 Journey to China: The Mystery of Iron Mask (post-production) James Hook Blanco (announced) Nathan Brand The Legend of Conan (announced) Conan Triplets (announced) Julius Benedict 2015 Terminator Genisys Guardian 2015/I Maggie Wade Vogel 2015 Two and a Half Men (TV Series) Lieutenant Wagner - Of Course He's Dead: Part 1 & 2 (2015) ... Lieutenant Wagner 2014 The Expendables 3 Trench 2014 Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff (Video Game) Arnold Schwarzenegger (voice) 2014 Sabotage John 'Breacher' Wharton 2013 Escape Plan Rottmayer 2013 The Last Stand Ray Owens 2012 The Expendables 2 Trench The Expendables (2010) .... Trench ... aka "Expendables" - Japan (English title) Around the World in 80 Days (2004) .... Prince Hapi Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) (VG) (voice) (also archive footage) .... The Terminator ... aka "Terminator 3: War of the Machines" - USA (PC version) The Rundown (2003) (uncredited) .... Bar Patron ... aka "Welcome to the Jungle" - Australia, UK, USA (working title) Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) .... Terminator ... aka "T3" - USA (promotional abbreviation) Collateral Damage (2002) .... Gordy Brewer The 6th Day (2000) .... Adam Gibson End of Days (1999) .... Jericho Cane Batman & Robin (1997) .... Mr. Freeze / Dr. Victor Fries Jingle All the Way (1996) .... Howard Langston Eraser (1996) .... U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger T2 3-D: Battle Across Time (1996) .... The Terminator Junior (1994) .... Dr. Alex Hesse True Lies (1994) .... Harry Tasker Last Action Hero (1993) .... Jack Slater / Himself Lincoln (1992) (TV) (voice) .... John G. Nicolay Christmas in Connecticut (1992) (TV) (uncredited) .... Man in chair in front of Media Truck Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1992) (VG) (voice) .... The Terminator Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) .... The Terminator ... aka "El Exterminator 2" - USA (Spanish title) ... aka "T2" - USA (promotional abbreviation) ... aka "T2: Extreme Edition" - USA (video box title) ... aka "T2: Ultimate Edition" - USA (video box title) ... aka "Terminator 2" - Japan (English title) Kindergarten Cop (1990) .... Detective John Kimble Total Recall (1990) .... Douglas Quaid / Hauser ... aka "El vengador del futuro" - USA (Spanish title) "Tales from the Crypt" .... X-Con (1 episode, 1990) - The Switch (1990) TV episode (uncredited) .... X-Con Twins (1988/I) .... Julius Benedict Red Heat (1988) .... Capt. Ivan Danko ... aka "Red Bull" - Japan (English title) The Running Man (1987) .... Ben Richards Predator (1987) .... Dutch Raw Deal (1986) .... Mark Kaminsky aka Joseph P. Brenner Commando (1985) .... John Matrix Red Sonja (1985) .... Kalidor The Terminator (1984) .... The Terminator ... aka "Terminator" - Japan (English title) Conan the Destroyer (1984) .... Conan ... aka "King of Destroyer: Conan Part 2" - Japan (English title) Conan the Barbarian (1982) .... Conan The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980) (TV) .... Mickey Hargitay Scavenger Hunt (1979) .... Lars The Villain (1979) .... Handsome Stranger "The San Pedro Beach Bums" .... Muscleman (1 episode, 1977) - Lifting Is My Life (1977) TV episode .... Muscleman "The Streets of San Francisco" .... Josef Schmidt (1 episode, 1977) - Dead Lift (1977) TV episode .... Josef Schmidt Stay Hungry (1976) .... Joe Santo Happy Anniversary and Goodbye (1974) (TV) .... Rico The Long Goodbye (1973) (uncredited) .... Hood in Augustine's office Hercules in New York (1969) (as Arnold Strong 'Mr. Universe') .... Hercules Producer: 2000s 1990s The 6th Day (2000) (producer) Last Action Hero (1993) (executive producer) Director: Christmas in Connecticut (1992) (TV) "Tales from the Crypt" (1 episode, 1990) - The Switch (1990) TV episode Thanks: 2000s 1990s Salmagundi (2009) (special thanks) Study Hall (2004) (special thanks) Iron and Beyond (2002) (V) (special thanks) Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (2002) (TV) (special thanks) Dirty Harry: The Original (2001) (V) (special thanks) The Making of 'The Terminator': A Retrospective (1992) (V) (special thanks) Self: In Production 2010s 2000s 1990s 1980s 1970s Barack Obama: Road to the White House (2010) (V) (post-production) .... Himself California State of Mind: The Legacy of Pat Brown (2011) (completed) "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (14 episodes, 1993-2010) - Episode #18.42 (2010) TV episode (as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself - Episode dated 24 April 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 23 May 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 11 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 24 June 2005 (2005) TV episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself (9 more) Gerrymandering (2010) XXI Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony (2010) (TV) .... Himself The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2010) (TV) .... Himself - Clip Presenter Salmagundi (2009) .... Himself "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (9 episodes, 1989-2009) ... aka "E.T." - USA (informal title) ... aka "This Week in Entertainment" - USA (weekend title) - Episode dated 2 December 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 17 December 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 15 August 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 10 June 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 6 December 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself (4 more) "The Jay Leno Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2009) - Episode #1.51 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Episode #1.37 (2009) TV episode (as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself "Hannity" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009) - Episode dated 17 September 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009) - Episode dated 7 August 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself Grindhouse: Collection of non-created films (2009) .... Himself Reg Park: The Legend (2009) (V) .... Himself "Punkt 12" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009) - Episode dated 3 March 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself Die Stille der Unschuld - Der Künstler Gottfried Helnwein (2009) .... Himself "Tagesthemen" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008) - Episode dated 14 October 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself Why We Train (2008) .... Himself Chabad: To Life Telethon (2008) (TV) .... Himself - Video Guest ... aka "Chabad Telethon" - USA (short title) ... aka "Chabad Telethon: Live" - USA (informal alternative title) ... aka "The Chabad 'Dancing Rabbis' Telethon" - USA (informal alternative title) Citizen Kate (2008) .... Himself "Meet the Press" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2006-2008) ... aka "Meet the Press with Tim Russert" - USA (complete title) - Episode dated 29 June 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 26 February 2006 (2006) TV episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself "Imagine" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008) - Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2008) TV episode .... Himself Caring for Our Water (2008) (V) .... Himself - Governor of California Being W (2008) .... Himself Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008) (also archive footage) .... Himself ... aka "Bigger Stronger Faster*: *The Side Effects of Being American" - USA (long title) "Larry King Live" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2007-2008) - The Ronald Reagan I Knew (2008) TV episode .... Himself - TV Legend Merv Griffin Remembered (2007) TV episode .... Himself Darfur Now (2007) .... Himself "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2000-2007) - Vanessa Williams (2007) TV episode .... Himself - I Love Lucy (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Siegfried & Roy (2000) TV episode .... Himself "20 heures le journal" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007) - Episode dated 25 June 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself "BBC News 24" .... Himself - Governor of California (1 episode, 2007) - Episode dated 12 April 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Governor of California "The Apprentice" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007) ... aka "Celebrity Apprentice" - USA (seventh season title) ... aka "The Apprentice 2" - USA (second season title) ... aka "The Apprentice Los Angeles" - USA (sixth season title) ... aka "The Celebrity Apprentice" - USA (eighth season title) - Soap Gets in Your Eyes (2007) TV episode .... Himself "ITV Evening News" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007) - Episode dated 13 March 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV) (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself - Presenter George Clooney: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2006) (TV) .... Himself "American Masters" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006) - Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2006) TV episode .... Himself 40 Dumbest Celeb Quotes... Ever (2006) (TV) .... Himself Legends Ball (2006) (TV) .... Himself Al Franken: God Spoke (2006) (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself "This Week" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006) - Episode dated 23 April 2006 (2006) TV episode (as Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself "Bl!tz" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006) - Episode dated 9 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself The Kid & I (2005) .... Himself "Corazón de..." .... Himself (1 episode, 2005) - Episode dated 29 November 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself "NFL Monday Night Football" .... Himself - Governor of California (1 episode, 2005) ... aka "ABC Monday Night Football" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "ESPN Monday Night Football" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "M.N.F." - USA (alternative title) ... aka "Monday Night Football" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "Thursday Night Editions of Monday Night Football" - USA (alternative title) - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. San Diego Chargers (2005) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself - Governor of California 2005 Taurus World Stunt Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself "The O'Reilly Factor" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2005) - Episode dated 19 August 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 16 June 2005 (2005) TV episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself "Biography" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2003-2005) - Arnold Schwarzenegger: Flex Appeal (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Sylvester Stallone (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Sharon Stone: Fearless (2003) TV episode .... Himself - Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003) TV episode .... Himself AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005) (TV) .... Himself "Now" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2005) ... aka "Now with Bill Moyers" - USA (original title) - Episode dated 27 May 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 15 April 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself "NBC Nightly News" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005) ... aka "NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt" - USA (weekend title) - Episode dated 4 May 2005 (2005) TV episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself Pursuit of Equality (2005) .... Himself "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005) - The Leomiti-Higgins Family (2005) TV episode .... Himself "Hardball with Chris Matthews" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005) - Episode dated 14 March 2005 (2005) TV episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger) .... Himself "Hannity & Colmes" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2005) - Episode dated 7 March 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 10 June 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself Spirit of Exploration (2005) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 - Beyond Batman: Freeze Frame - The Visual FX of 'Batman & Robin' (2005) (V) .... Himself Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 - Beyond Batman: Dressed to Thrill - The Costumes of 'Batman & Robin' (2005) (V) .... Himself Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (2004) (V) .... Himself "60 Minutes" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004) ... aka "TV Land Legends: The 60 Minutes Interviews" - USA (rerun title) - Episode dated 31 October 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself WMD: Weapon of Mass Destruction (2004) .... Himself 2004 Taurus World Stunt Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself How Arnold Won the West (2004) .... Himself "Pimp My Ride" .... Himself (1 episode) - Earth Day Bio-Impala (????) TV episode .... Himself "Dennis Miller" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004) - Episode dated 26 January 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself "The Barbara Walters Special" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003) ... aka "Barbara Walters: Interviews of a Lifetime" - USA (rerun title) ... aka "The Barbara Walters Summer Special" - USA (repeat compilations title) - The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself "Tinseltown TV" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003) - Episode dated 22 November 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself "BBC World News" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003) - Episode dated 17 November 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself "Nyhetsmorgon" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1993-2003) - Arnold Schwarzenegger guvenör för Karlifornien (2003) TV episode .... Himself - Filmen 'Last Action Hero'/Nyheter och väder (1993) TV episode .... Himself T3 Visual Effects Lab (2003) (V) .... T-101 Terminator 3: Sky Net Database (2003) (V) Inside 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines' (2003) (TV) .... Himself "Richard & Judy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003) - Episode dated 21 July 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself "Channel 4 News" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003) - Episode dated 21 July 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself "Otro rollo con: Adal Ramones" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003) - Episode dated 15 July 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself Macy's 4th of July Spectacular (2003) (TV) .... Himself "Howard Stern" .... Himself (5 episodes, 1994-2003) - Episode dated 30 June 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 19 February 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 29 November 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 16 March 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 21 July 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Himself "HBO First Look" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1996-2003) - Inside 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines' (2003) TV episode .... Himself - The Making of 'Collateral Damage' (2002) TV episode .... Himself - Eraser (1996) TV episode .... Himself 2003 ABC World Stunt Awards (2003) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003) (TV) .... Himself - Host ... aka "AFI's 100 Years, 100 Heroes & Villains: America's Greatest Screen Characters" - USA (complete title) Trier, Kidman og Cannes (2003) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself Super Bowl XXXVII (2003) (TV) .... The Terminator / Himself The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2003) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Actress in Motion Picture [Musical-Comedy] "Famous" .... Himself (1 episode) - Arnold Schwarzenegger (????) TV episode .... Himself Iron and Beyond (2002) (V) (uncredited) .... Himself "Secrets of Superstar Fitness" (2002) TV series .... Himself Collateral Damage: The Hero in a New Era (2002) (V) .... Himself 2002 ABC World Stunt Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself - Host "Rank" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002) - 25 Toughest Stars (2002) TV episode .... Himself "Life and Times" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2002) - The Making of Ivan Reitman (2002) TV episode .... Himself - The Weider Brothers: Men of Iron (1999) TV episode .... Himself Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (2002) (TV) .... Himself Dirty Harry: The Original (2001) (V) .... Himself I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (2001) (TV) .... Himself ... aka "The I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special" - USA (DVD title) Last Party 2000 (2001) (uncredited) .... Himself ... aka "The Party's Over" - USA (video title) Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator' (2001) (V) .... Himself 2001 ABC World Stunt Awards (2001) (TV) .... Himself AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV) .... Himself "The RDA" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001) - Episode #2.5 (2001) TV episode (voice) .... Himself 2001 Winter Special Olympics (2001) (TV) .... Himself Anthony Quinn: The Final Words (2001) (V) .... Himself Predator: The Unseen Arnold (2001) (V) .... Himself Imagining 'Total Recall' (2001) (V) .... Himself If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator' (2001) (V) .... Himself The Making of 'Terminator 2: 3-D' (2000) (TV) .... Himself Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan' (2000) (V) .... Himself ... aka "Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan the Barbarian'" - USA (alternative title) 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself - Presenter End of Days: The Beginning (2000) (V) .... Himself ... aka "Spotlight on Location: End of Days" - USA (DVD title) The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Visual Effects "WCW Monday Nitro" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000) ... aka "World Championship Wrestling Monday Nitro" - USA (alternative title) - Episode #1.232 (2000) TV episode .... Himself Bodybuilders (2000) (TV) .... Himself "The Howard Stern Radio Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999) - Episode dated 27 November 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself "WWE Smackdown!" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1999) ... aka "WWF SmackDown!" - USA (original title) ... aka "Friday Night Smackdown!" - USA (new title) ... aka "Smackdown!" - USA (new title) ... aka "Smackdown! Xtreme" - USA ... aka "World Wrestling Federation Smackdown!" - USA - Episode #1.14 (1999) TV episode .... Himself - Episode #1.13 (1999) TV episode .... Himself "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1999) - Loni Anderson (1999) TV episode .... Himself - Kelly Preston (1999) TV episode .... Himself "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999) - Episode dated 11 November 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself Arnold Schwarzenegger: Hollywood Hero (1999) (TV) .... Himself "Biography of the Millennium: 100 People - 1000 Years" (1999) TV mini-series .... Himself "The Directors" .... Himself (2 episodes) - The Films of Ivan Reitman (????) TV episode .... Himself - The Films of James Cameron (????) TV episode .... Himself Junket Whore (1998) .... Himself "Bravo Profiles: The Entertainment Business" (1998) TV mini-series .... Himself To Life! America Celebrates Israel's 50th (1998) (TV) .... Himself The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself - Presenter: 'Titanic' Film Clip Hollywood Salutes Arnold Schwarzenegger: An American Cinematheque Tribute (1998) (TV) .... Himself "The Magic Hour" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998) - Episode #1.1 (1998) TV episode .... Himself "Mundo VIP" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1996-1997) - Show nº62 (1997) TV episode .... Himself - Show nº 19 (1996) TV episode .... Himself - Show nº 17 (1996) TV episode .... Himself Directors: James Cameron (1997) (V) .... Himself Stand Tall (1997) .... Himself Arnold Schwarzenegger - Blitzlichter eines amerikanischen Traums (1997) (TV) .... Himself "Wetten, dass..?" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1988-1996) - Wetten, dass..? aus Hannover (1996) TV episode .... Himself - Wetten, dass..? aus Saarbrücken (1991) TV episode .... Himself - Wetten, dass..? aus Linz (1988) TV episode .... Himself "E-Explosiv - Das Magazin" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996) - Episode dated 5 December 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Himself "Anyone for Pennis?" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996) - Very Important Pennis: Part 1 (1996) TV episode .... Himself A Century of Science Fiction (1996) (V) .... Himself Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) (TV) .... Himself The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) (TV) .... Himself The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Irving G. Thalberg Award The Making of 'True Lies' (1994) (TV) .... Himself Beretta's Island (1994) .... Himself A Century of Cinema (1994) .... Himself "Hollywood Women" (1994) TV mini-series .... Himself (unknown episodes) The Last Party (1993) (uncredited) .... Himself "Aspel & Company" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993) - Episode #10.7 (1993) TV episode .... Himself Kathie Lee Gifford's Celebration of Motherhood (1993) (TV) .... Himself Dave (1993) .... Himself 1993 MTV Movie Awards (1993) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter T2: More Than Meets the Eye (1993) (V) .... Himself The Road to Hollywood (1993) (TV) .... Himself Feed (1992) .... Himself "Jocs de nit" .... Himself (1 episode, 1992) - Episode #1.16 (1992) TV episode .... Himself Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (1992) (TV) .... Himself Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '92 (1992) (TV) .... Himself 1992 MTV Movie Awards (1992) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter The Making of 'The Terminator': A Retrospective (1992) (V) .... Himself "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1988-1991) ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" - USA (complete title) ... aka "SNL" - USA (informal title) ... aka "SNL 25" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "Saturday Night" - USA (first season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" - USA (sixth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" - USA (fifteenth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" - USA (twentieth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" - USA (twentyfifth season title) - Christian Slater/Bonnie Raitt (1991) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself - Danny Devito/The Bangles (1988) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself "Wogan" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991) - Episode dated 23 October 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Himself "Showbiz Today" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991) - Episode dated 22 October 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Himself Victory & Valor: Special Olympics World Games (1991) (TV) .... Himself "Naked Hollywood" (1991) TV mini-series .... Himself "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1985-1991) - Episode dated 10 July 1991 (1991) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself - Episode dated 23 May 1990 (1990) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 17 October 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Himself The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' (1991) (TV) .... Himself The Making of 'Total Recall' (1990) (TV) .... Himself/Douglas Quaid "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (1 episode, 1988) ... aka "The Best of Carson" - USA (rerun title) - Episode dated 16 December 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Himself "Mensch Meier" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986) - Episode dated 21 August 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself "Good Morning Britain" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986) - Episode dated 21 January 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself "Saturday Night's Main Event" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985) ... aka "The Main Event" - USA (short title) - Episode #1.2 (1985) TV episode .... Himself The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984) (TV) .... Himself - Co-Presenter: Technical Achievement Awards The Making of 'Terminator' (1984) (TV) .... Himself Carnival in Rio (1983) (TV) .... Himself - Host The Making of 'Superman II' (1982) (TV) .... Himself - Premiere Our Voices Ourselves (1982) (TV) .... Himself Body by Garret (1982) .... Himself "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1977-1981) - Episode dated 20 July 1981 (1981) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 21 September 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself "Tomorrow Coast to Coast" .... Himself (1 episode, 1981) ... aka "The Tomorrow Show" - USA (original title) ... aka "Tomorrow" - USA (short title) - Episode dated 2 June 1981 (1981) TV episode .... Himself "The Alan Hamel Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980) - Episode dated 26 February 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself "Good Morning America" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1978-1980) ... aka "G.M.A." - USA (promotional abbreviation) - Episode dated 14 January 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 13 July 1979 (1979) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 29 September 1978 (1978) TV episode .... Himself The Comeback (1980) .... Himself "Dinah!" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1977-1979) - Episode dated 7 August 1979 (1979) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 29 August 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself "V.I.P.-Schaukel" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977) - Episode #7.3 (1977) TV episode .... Himself This Is America (1977) (uncredited) .... Bodybuilder at Gold's Gym Pumping Iron (1977) .... Himself Archive Footage: "Dorfers Donnerstalk" - Episode dated 6 May 2010 (2010) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself - Episode #5.2 (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself - Episode #2.4 (2004) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself Muscle Beach Then and Now (2010) .... Himself "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" - Episode #1.127 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Episode #1.106 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Episode #1.91 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Episode #1.86 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Episode #1.82 (2009) TV episode .... Himself (3 more) "WWE Smackdown!" - Episode #11.1 (2009) TV episode .... Himself Premio Donostia a Ian McKellen (2009) (TV) (uncredited) .... Jack Slater Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) .... Himself Where Muscles Were Born (2009) .... Himself Farrah's Story (2009) (TV) .... Himself WWE: Greatest Stars of the '90s (2009) (V) .... Himself "The O'Reilly Factor" - Episode dated 14 July 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 15 May 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 9 April 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Episode dated 31 January 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself "Entertainment Tonight" - Episode dated 11 July 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself "Just In with Laura Ingraham" - Episode dated 24 June 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Governor of California "1 quart de 3" - Episode #1.4 (2008) TV episode .... Himself Killer at Large (2008) .... Himself - Governor of California "Ajankohtainen kakkonen" - Episode dated 22 January 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself Still Pumping (2008) (V) .... Himself "Weltberühmt in Österreich - 50 Jahre Austropop" - Der Austropop hat keine Chance - also nützen wir sie! (2008) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself All Jacked Up (2008) .... Himself "Wetten, dass..?" - Wetten, dass..? aus Graz (2007) TV episode .... Himself THS Investigates: Hazing (2007) (TV) .... Himself "The Blair Years" - Blair and Brown (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself "20 to 1" - Sexiest Movie Moments (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Harry Tasker "Have I Got News for You" - Episode #34.3 (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself - Episode #34.1 (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself Maquillando entre monstruos (2007) (TV) .... The Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger: 'I'll Be Back' (2007) (TV) .... Himself "The Colbert Report" - Episode dated 18 June 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself The 11th Hour (2007) (uncredited) .... Himself Ein Leben wie im Flug (2007) (TV) .... Himself "Canada A.M." - Episode dated 16 January 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself Running with Arnold (2006) .... Himself RoboCop vs Terminator (2006) (V) .... The Terminator ...So Goes the Nation (2006) .... Himself "I Love the '70s: Volume 2" (2006) .... Himself A/k/a Tommy Chong (2006) (uncredited) .... Himself Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006) (uncredited) .... Julius Benedict Arnold Schwarzenegger: Made in Britain (2006) (TV) .... Himself Cars (2006) (voice) (uncredited) .... Sven 'The Governator' VH1 News Presents: Hollywood Secrets Revealed - Scenes They Don't Want You to See (2006) (TV) .... Himself Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) .... Himself 20 Years Too Soon: Superstar Billy Graham (2006) (V) .... Himself "Taff" - Episode dated 11 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Batman Unbound (2005) (V) .... Himself Manolito Espinberg, une vie de cinéma (2005) (uncredited) .... Conan Martial Law 9/11: Rise of the Police State (2005) .... Himself AC/DC: Family Jewels (2005) (V) .... Jack Slater (segment "Big Gun") "I Love the '90s: Part Deux" (2005) This Revolution (2005) (uncredited) .... Himself "Independent Lens" - Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) TV episode .... Himself Last Laugh '04 (2004) (TV) .... Himself "Retrosexual: The 80's" (2004) .... Himself 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) (TV) .... Himself Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood (2004) (TV) .... Himself Terminator 3: Redemption (2004) (VG) .... The Terminator 101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004) (TV) .... Himself - #65: Things They Shouldn't Say "Celebrities Uncensored" - Episode #2.3 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Episode #1.15 (2003) TV episode .... Himself East Meets West: 'Red Heat' and the Kings of Carolco (2004) (V) .... Himself A Stuntman for All Seasons: A Tribute to Bennie Dobbins (2004) (V) .... Himself "The Screen Savers" - Episode dated 31 December 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself TV 2 003 - Året i ord og billeder (2003) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself Året der gik 2003 (2003) (TV) .... Himself - Governor of California The Award Show Awards Show (2003) (TV) .... Himself Christmas from Hollywood (2003) (V) .... Himself Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V) .... Himself "Modern Marvels" - Big Rigs of Combat: Tanks/Jeeps (2002) TV episode .... Himself "E! True Hollywood Story" - Terminator (2002) TV episode .... Himself Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion (2002) (TV) .... Himself "El informal" - Episode dated 4 October 2001 (2001) TV episode .... El Chuache Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) (voice) (uncredited) (archive sound) .... White Wolf Kino kolossal - Herkules, Maciste & Co (2000) (TV) .... Himself Tough Guise: Violence, Media & the Crisis in Masculinity (1999) (V) .... Himself Sauna-Report Deutschland - Die nackte Lust am Schwitzen (1998) (TV) .... Himself Sharon Stone - Una mujer de 100 caras (1998) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself Falco - Hoch wie nie (1998) (V) .... Himself ... y otras mujeres de armas tomar (1998) (TV) .... Himself Femmes Fatales: Sharon Stone (1998) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself "Before They Were Famous" - Episode dated 31 March 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself True Lies (1995) (VG) .... Harry Tasker "Fame in the Twentieth Century" (1993) (uncredited) .... Himself Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash (1992) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" - Episode dated 22 May 1992 (1992) TV episode .... Himself Off Your Duff (1989) (TV) .... Himself "Saturday Night Live" - Demi Moore/Johnny Clegg & Savuka (1988) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself Margret Dünser, auf der Suche nach den Besonderen (1981) (TV) .... Himself Biography for Arnold Schwarzenegger More at IMDbPro » ad feedbackDate of Birth 30 July 1947, Thal, Styria, Austria Birth Name Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger Nickname Arnie Austrian Oak Conan the Republican Styrian Oak The Governator The Running Man Conan the Governor Height 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Biography Growing up in a small, isolated village in Austria, he turned to bodybuilding as his ticket to a better life. Prior to that he served a mandatory one year in the Austrian military (beginning in 1965). After conquering the world as arguably the greatest bodybuilder who ever lived, he went to America to make his name in motion pictures. Hampered by his impossible name and thick accent, success eluded him for many years. It wasn't until he found the tailor-made role of Conan that he truly came into his own as a performer. A succession of over-the-top action films made him an international box office star. By alternating violent action films with lighter, comedic fare, he has solidified his position as one of the most popular - if not the most popular - movie stars in the world. After his long, and successful movie career, he ran in the California recall. He is now the Governor of California, yet another celebrity to be elected to the position. IMDb Mini Biography By: David Montgomery Mini 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 the 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 and, 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 1970's, bodybuilding had been viewed as a rather oddball sport, or even a mis-understood "freak show" by the general public, however two entrepreneurial Canadian brothers Ben Weider and Joe Weider set about broadening the appeal of "pumping iron" and getting the sport respect, and what better poster boy could they have to lead the charge, then the incredible "Austrian Oak", Arnold Schwarzenegger. Over roughly the next decade, beginning in 1970, Schwarzenegger dominated the sport of competitive bodybuilding winning five Mr. Universe titles and seven Mr. Olympia titles and, with it, he made himself a major sports icon, he generated a new international audience for bodybuilding, gym memberships worldwide swelled by the tens of thousands and the Weider sports business empire flourished beyond belief and reached out to all corners of the globe. However, Schwarzenegger's horizons were bigger than just the landscape of bodybuilding and he debuted on screen as "Arnold Strong" in the low budget Hercules in New York (1969), then director Bob Rafelson cast Arnold in Stay Hungry (1976) alongside Jeff Bridges and Sally Field, for which Arnold won a Golden Globe Award for "Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture". The mesmerizing Pumping Iron (1977) covering the 1975 Mr Olympia contest in South Africa has since gone on to become one of the key sports documentaries of the 20th century, plus Arnold landed other acting roles in the comedy The Villain (1979) opposite Kirk Douglas, and he portrayed Mickey Hargitay in the well- received TV movie The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980) (TV). But, what Arnold really needed was a super hero / warrior style role in a lavish production that utilized his chiseled physique, and gave him room to show off his growing acting talents and quirky humor. Conan the Barbarian (1982) was just that role. Inspired by the Robert E. Howard short stories of the "Hyborean Age" and directed by gung ho director John Milius, and with a largely unknown cast, save Max von Sydow and James Earl Jones, "Conan" was a smash hit worldwide and an inferior, although still enjoyable sequel titled Conan the Destroyer (1984) quickly followed. If "Conan" was the kick start to Arnold's movie career, then his next role was to put the pedal to the floor and accelerate his star status into overdrive. Director James Cameron had until that time only previously directed one earlier feature film titled Piranha Part Two: The Spawning (1981), - which stank of rotten fish from start to finish - however Cameron had penned a fast paced, science fiction themed film script that called for an actor to play an unstoppable, ruthless predator - The Terminator (1984). Made on a relatively modest budget, the high voltage action / science fiction thriller The Terminator (1984) was incredibly successful worldwide, and began one of the most profitable film franchises in history. The dead pan phrase "I'll be back" quickly became part of popular culture across the globe. Schwarzenegger was in vogue with action movie fans, and the next few years were to see Arnold reap box office gold in roles portraying tough, no-nonsense individuals who used their fists, guns and witty one-liners to get the job done. The testosterone laden Commando (1985), Raw Deal (1986), Predator (1987), The Running Man (1987) and Red Heat (1988) were all box office hits and Arnold could seemingly could no wrong when it came to picking winning scripts. The tongue-in-cheek comedy Twins (1988/I) with co-star Danny DeVito was a smash and won Arnold new fans who saw a more comedic side to the muscle- bound actor once described by Australian author / TV host Clive James as "a condom stuffed with walnuts". The spectacular Total Recall (1990) and "feel good" Kindergarten Cop (1990) were both solid box office performers for Arnold, plus he was about to return to familiar territory with director James Cameron in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). The second time around for the futuristic robot, the production budget had grown from the initial film's $6.5 million to an alleged $100 million for the sequel, and it clearly showed as the stunning sequel bristled with amazing special effects, bone-crunching chases & stunt sequences, plus state of the art computer-generated imagery. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) was arguably the zenith of Arnold's film career to date and he was voted "International Star of the Decade" by the National Association of Theatre Owners. Remarkably, his next film Last Action Hero (1993) brought Arnold back to Earth with a hard thud as the self-satirizing, but confusing plot line of a young boy entering into a mythical Hollywood action film confused movie fans even more and they stayed away in droves making the film an initial financial disaster. Arnold turned back to good friend, director James Cameron and the chemistry was definitely still there as the "James Bond" style spy thriller True Lies (1994) co-starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Arnold was the surprise hit of 1994! Following the broad audience appeal of True Lies (1994), Schwarzenegger decided to lean towards more family-themed entertainment with Junior (1994) and Jingle All the Way (1996), but he still found time to satisfy his hard-core fan base with Eraser (1996), as the chilling "Mr. Freeze" in Batman & Robin (1997) and battling dark forces in the supernatural action of End of Days (1999). The science fiction / conspiracy tale The 6th Day (2000) played to only mediocre fan interest, and Collateral Damage (2002) had it's theatrical release held over for nearly a year after the tragic events of Sept 11th 2001, but it still only received a lukewarm reception. It was time again to resurrect Arnold's most successful franchise and, in 2003, Schwarzenegger pulled on the biker leathers for the third time for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). Unfortunately, directorial duties passed from James Cameron to Jonathan Mostow and the deletion of the character of "Sarah Connor" aka Linda Hamilton and a change in the actor playing "John Connor" - Nick Stahl took over from Edward Furlong - making the third entry in the "Terminator" series the weakest to date. Schwarzenegger contributed cameo roles to The Rundown (2003), Around the World in 80 Days (2004) and The Kid & I (2005) and took political office in 2003 as the Governor of California, effectively suspending his film career for the foreseeable future. Schwarzenegger married TV journalist Maria Shriver in April, 1986 and the couple have four children. IMDb Mini Biography Spouse Maria Shriver (26 April 1986 - present) 4 children Trade Mark Frequent movie line: "I'll be back." Often has his character say comedic one liners that puncuate the action. Many of his films have his characters doing feats of strength to match his muscular look, eg Commando (1985) where he is first seen in the film carrying a whole tree trunk on his shoulder. Frequently has some type of action scene in bathrooms. (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), True Lies (1994) and Kindergarten Cop (1990). His accent. Films often have a chase sequence or action scene in a shopping mall. (Commando (1985), True Lies (1994), _Kindergarten Cop (1994)_, _Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)_, _Jingle All The Way (1996)_) Trivia October 1997: Ranked #20 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. Children with Maria Shriver, Katherine Eunice (born December 13, 1989), Christina Maria Aurelia (born July 23, 1991), Patrick Arnold (born September 18, 1993) and Christopher Sargent Shriver (September 27, 1997). April 1997: Underwent heart surgery to correct a congenital heart valve condition. Called by the Guinness Book of World Records, "the most perfectly developed man in the history of the world." Noted fan of cigar smoking. His voice in Hercules in New York (1969) was dubbed. Was part-owner of Planet Hollywood and Schatzi restaurants. Advocate for the Republican party. He reprised his Terminator character for the theme park attraction T2 3-D: Battle Across Time (1996), a short film which uses an enhanced 3-D process that makes the film really appear to jump out at the audience. His production company is Oak Productions. 1983: Became a US citizen. His wife Maria Shriver is a niece of the late President John F. Kennedy and Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy. 1979: Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Superior with a major in international marketing of fitness and business administration. 2000: Sold off his Planet Hollywood stock and is no longer a part owner of the chain. The soccer stadium in Graz, Austria (his home town) is named after him. Was considered for the title role in the 1970s TV series "The Incredible Hulk" (1978), but was reportedly deemed not tall enough. His former bodybuilding competitor, Lou Ferrigno, ultimately won the part. After leaving Austria for the first time, he came to England to work, earning under £30 a week. 1996: Received an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Superior, in recognition of his charitable works. Son-in-law of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver. At his bodybuilding peak his chest was 57", waist 34", biceps 22", thighs 28½", calves 20", and his competition weight was 235 lbs (260 lbs off-season). September 2001: He and Warner Bros. agreed to postpone the release of Collateral Damage (2002) indefinitely in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks on America. The plot centers around a firefighter who lost his family in a terrorist bomb attack. 9/7/01: Sues International Game Technology for the unauthorized use of his voice and likeness in slot machine games. His lawyer told the press he was seeking $20 million in damages, which is the amount he believes he would have received had he approved the use. Childhood friends stated that he often said his goals in life were to move to America, become an actor, and marry a Kennedy. He accomplished all three. Underwent a genioplasty -- a procedure in which his jaw has been moved back so that it no longer juts out. Was the first private citizen in the U.S. to own a Humvee (High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle). May 2002: Lobbied to promote anti-juvenile delinquency initiative on California ballot that would commit the state to allocate $400 million for extracurricular activities and tutoring for students, kindergarten through ninth grade. June 2002: Received an honorary doctorate from Chapman University in Orange, CA. Franco Columbu was best man at Arnold's wedding. 1/29/03: Underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff as a result of an injury on the set of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). Was in a sling for three to four weeks, but it was not expected to delay the completion of the movie. 2003: Ranked #9 in Star TV's Top 10 Box Office Stars of the 1990s. The character Rainier Wolfecastle in "The Simpsons" (1989) is based on him. Won Mr. Olympia title seven times (1970-1975, 1980). James Cameron originally wanted him for the role of Kyle Reese in The Terminator (1984), but after reading the script, Arnold asked Cameron to let him play the part of the Machine. Cameron replied "No, no! Reese is the star! He's the big hero! And the Terminator hardly has any lines!" but Arnold asked him to "trust me". 8/6/03: Announced his candidacy for the Governorship of California on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992). Suffered a back injury (among other various assorted injuries) while filming Conan the Barbarian (1982) when the dogs who were chasing him jumped him from behind and he fell down the rock he was climbing to escape them. In Demolition Man (1993), Sandra Bullock's character Lenina Huxley is telling Sylvester Stallone's character John Spartan about the Arnold Schwarzenegger Presidential Library, explaining that, based on the sheer popularity of Schwarzenegger's movies, a Constitutional amendment was passed in order for Schwarzenegger to run for President, which, according to Huxley, he did. In 2003, ten years after this film's release, Schwarzenegger ran for the office of Governor of California, and won the election on 7 October 2003. While Schwarzenegger is not eligible to run for the presidency by present laws (as a naturalized citizen, not a native-born citizen as required by the Constitution), most past presidents have been governors of their respective home states. Some members of Congress are currently considering an amendment to the Constitution to allow foreign-born US citizens to be allowed to run for the Presidency, specifically with Schwarzenegger in mind, although other members of Congress are strongly opposed to the idea. Had one elder brother, Meinhard (1946-1971). His mother was Aurelia Jadrny (1922 - 2 August 1998) and his father was Gustav Schwarzenegger (Graz, 1907 - 1973), married in Murzsteg, 20 October 1945. His mother's surname is Czech. 10/7/03: Was elected Governor of California as a Republican. Turned down the role of John McClane in Die Hard (1988). The role went to Bruce Willis instead. Ironically, Willis has a line in the film where he says that the terrorists "have enough explosives to orbit Arnold Schwarzenegger". TV Guide selected Arnold Schwarzenegger's announcement on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) to run for Governor of California as the greatest TV moment of 2003. Said that filming the climatic fight at the end of Predator (1987) was made difficult by the fact that the late Kevin Peter Hall, who played the Predator, couldn't see through his mask. Has the record for winning the most major bodybuilding events in history, 13 (1 Mr. Junior Western Europe, 7 Mr. Olympias, and 5 Mr. Universes). After he had started lifting weights as a teenager, he noticed that his body was becoming disproportionate. His arms, shoulders and chest were developing nicely, but his calves and lower legs weren't coming along as he wanted. To motivate himself to work harder on his calves, he cut off all of his pants (trousers) at the knee. Walking around like that, people would look at (and maybe even laugh at) the big man with 'chicken' legs. It worked. His father, Gustav Schwarzenegger, nicknamed him "Cinderella" as a child and his older brother, Meinhard, constantly picked on him growing up. Both men were killed while driving under the influence. Along with Earl Boen, he is one of only two actors to appear in all of the first three of the "Terminator" films (The Terminator (1984), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)). However, neither he nor Boen appeared in the fourth film, Terminator Salvation (2009). Only the second governor in California's history to be born in a foreign country. John Downey, the 7th Governor of California, was born in Ireland and served from 1860-1862. Has his look-alike puppet in the French show "Les guignols de l'info" (1988). Went AWOL from the Austrian army to enter his first bodybuilding contest. Stumped for President George W. Bush the weekend before his re-election in Ohio, as Schwarzenegger has always had a strong relationship with Ohio. He was voted the 53rd Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly. Has played a character who died in only four of his films: The Terminator (1984), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), End of Days (1999) and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). Was considered for the role of the gentle giant Fezzik in the 1970s when William Goldman's book "The Princess Bride" was first proposed to be made into a film (The Princess Bride (1987)). Had his first romantic scene in a movie with actress Sandahl Bergman, in Conan the Barbarian (1982). Is good friends with fellow bodybuilder Sven-Ole Thorsen who, ironically, portrayed "Thorgrim," one of his leading foes, in Conan the Barbarian (1982). Turned down a request to reprise his Conan character in Kull the Conqueror (1997) (originally titled "Conan the Conqueror"). Also, he was supposed to play Conan in Red Sonja (1985), though ultimately, a new character was created who was essentially Conan in everything but name. Is the only person to receive Razzie nominations for Worst Actor, Worst Supporting Actor and Worst Screen Couple (with himself cloned) in the same year. All for the same movie, The 6th Day (2000). His life strangely mirrors the life of Conan from Conan the Barbarian (1982). Conan was born in a small village and grew up to be a physically powerful man, due to years of slavery. After winning great fame as a gladiator, he is given to wine and women, but later rejects this hedonistic lifestyle and goes on to perform great heroic feats and eventually is crowned king. Arnold was born in a small Austrian town and took up weightlifting as he got older. After achieving success as a bodybuilder, he indulged in drug abuse and womanizing, but he later rejected this and went on to become a vocal supporter of social causes, and was eventually elected governor of California. Performed many of his own stunts in his films, owing largely to the fact that it was hard to find stunt doubles who matched his size. Billy D. Lucas, Joel Kramer and Peter Kent eventually became his personal stunt doubles and close friends. His famous line "I'll be back", which originated from The Terminator (1984), was originally written as "I'll come back". Initially refused to star in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) because James Cameron, who created the character and directed the first two films, would not be directing the third installment. Arnold tried to persuade Cameron to do the third film but Cameron declined and, feeling that the Terminator character was as much Arnold's as it was his own, Cameron advised Arnold to just do the third film and ask for a lot of money. While filming the behind the scenes documentary for the special edition DVD of Conan the Barbarian (1982), the microphone hit him in the head at the end of the interview, to which he immediately joked "You see, I can't even do an interview about Conan without getting hurt". 2004: Addressed the Republican National Convention. The etymology for Arnold is "Eagle Power." Grew up in a house that had no phone, no fridge and no toilet. Was the spokesperson for Japanese DirecTV, a competitor to Quentin Tarantino's endorsed local satellite TV operator SkyperfecTV. Was considered for the title role in Flash Gordon (1980). The part eventually went to Sam J. Jones instead, because producer Dino De Laurentiis felt Schwarzenegger's German accent was ill-suited for this role. DeLaurentiis (in his heavy Italian accent) told Schwarzenegger, "You have an accent! I cannot use you for Flash Gordon! No! Flash Gordon has no accent! I cannot use you! No!" Ironically, Jones had to temporarily get rid of his own Texas accent for said role. While filming Predator (1987) he became close friends with co- star Jesse Ventura, who was also later elected a state governor (Minnesota). John Milius originally intended him to do the narration of Conan the Barbarian (1982) but the studio didn't trust his accent, so the narration was performed by Mako instead, who played the wizard. Withdrew from the city of Graz the right to use his name in association with its soccer stadium and returned his "Ehrenring" (ring of honor) after some politicians in the town had started a campaign against Schwarzenegger due to his refusal to stop the execution of convicted killer Stanley Tookie Williams (20 December 2005). The Green Party of Austria has resolved to strip Schwarzenegger of his Austrian citizenship due to his support for the death penalty. 12/12/05: As governor, he refused to grant clemency to convicted quadruple murderer and former gang leader Stanley Tookie Williams, who had been on Death Row for 24 years. November 2005: He was soundly defeated on all four propositions of his "special election", which cost the state of California an estimated $45 million. Schwarzenegger accepted personal responsibility for the defeat, and appointed a Democrat as his new Chief of Staff. Second actor to be elected Governor of California. The first was Ronald Reagan. December 2001: Broke six ribs in a motorcycle crash. February 2005: He and his 12-year-old son Patrick were injured in a traffic accident when a car ran into Arnold's motorcycle. Patrick was in a sidecar. Arnold received 15 stitches. He has been nominated for a Razzie Award as Worst Actor eight times during his career, and in 2004 received a special award for being the "Worst Razzie Loser of Our First 25 Years." His performance as The Terminator in the "Terminator" films is ranked #40 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time. Was asked to reprise his "Dutch" character from the first Predator (1987) film for the sequel, but he declined because he didn't like the script. He chose to do Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) instead. Children - Katherine Eunice (born December 13, 1989), Christina Maria Aurelia (born July 23, 1991), Patrick Arnold (born September 18, 1993) and Christopher Sargent Shriver (September 27, 1997). Was asked to appear in a sequel to his 1985 film Commando (1985) but declined. He keeps the sword he used in Conan the Barbarian (1982) in the Governor's office in California. Is a huge fan of professional wrestling. 11/7/06: Easily re-elected as Governor of California. He is the first member of the Kennedy family to become a state Governor. 12/23/06: Broke his right femur while skiing in Sun Valley, ID. Although German is his native language, all his movies have been dubbed into German by Thomas Danneberg for the German-speaking market because his strong Austrian accent doesn't fit with the type of roles he plays. 1992: He joined President George Bush in New Hampshire and asked voters to "send a message to Pat Buchanan: Hasta la vista, baby". Related to actor George Wyner, who is also a close friend. Early in his career he appeared as a contestant on "The Dating Game" (1965). Was considered for the role of Judge Dredd in Judge Dredd (1995) in the early development stages. The part went to fellow Planet Hollywood founder Sylvester Stallone. In his childhood considered John Wayne his idol and role model. As Governor of California, he issued a proclamation making 26 May 2007 "John Wayne Day" in the state. Producer Joel Silver wanted Schwarzenegger to play "Doctor Manhattan" in a film adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel Watchmen (2009) at one point. Acted with another future governor, Jesse Ventura, of Minnesota, in Predator (1987) and The Running Man (1987). Had stitches in his hand from the taking-off-airplane-to-tarmac stunt he performed for Commando (1985). Late October 2007: Personally flew to Malibu, CA, to survey the damage done by wildfires before any other politician, including the President. Was attached to do another film adaptation of the pulp hero Doc Savage (after the failed 1975 film) in the late 1990s, but the project never got off the ground. Father of Patrick Schwarzenegger. Publicly endorsed his close friend Senator John McCain's bid to win the Republican nomination for the 2008 presidential election. He ended his association with Planet Hollywood early in 2000, saying the investment had not had the level of success he had expected. He saved a man's life while on vacation in Hawaii in 2004 by swimming into the sea to rescue him from drowning. Considered for the role of Robert Neville in I Am Legend back in 1996 with Ridley Scott as the director. As an environmentally conscious politician, always uses carbon credits when flying between his governor's office in Sacramento to his house in L.A., California. Turned down the role of Animal Mother in Full Metal Jacket (1987) and opted to do The Running Man (1987) instead. Considered for the main role in Strange Days (1995) but the job went to Ralph Fiennes instead. Was the original choice to play the title character in RoboCop (1987). Attended the funeral of Ronald Reagan in 2004, whom he considered a great hero. Due to the dismal failure of Conan the Destroyer (1984), Schwarzenegger rarely ever did sequels to his own movies. He's turned down sequels to Commando (1985), Predator (1987), Total Recall (1990) and True Lies (1994), as well as the third Conan film which became Kull the Conqueror (1997). The only exception he ever made was Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). Honored by the Congressional Award in Washington, DC on June 25, 2002 with the Horizon Award. The Horizon Award is a special recognition from the Joint Leadership of the United States Congress and the Congressional Award Board of Directors. The Horizon Award is presented to individuals from the private sectors who have contributed to expanding opportunities for all Americans through their own personal contributions, and who have set exceptional examples for young people through their successes in life. Was good friends with WWE Hall of Famer André the Giant. Has starred in three movies with the word "Day" in the title, and with all three with a biblical reference: End Of Days, the 6th Day, and Terminator 2; Judgement Day. Has been crucified in two movies: Conan the Barbarian, and End Of Days, where he was tied to a cross. Was seriously considered for the role of Dr. Manhattan/Jon Osterman in one of the many failed attempts at adapting Alan Moore's Watchmen into film. Ultimately, director Zach Snyder cast Billy Crudup for the 2009 adaptation. The character Arnold the Pitbull featured on Tiny Toons Adventures (1990), voiced by Rob Paulsen, was a parody of him. Schwarzenegger means black plowman in German. Was considered for the role of Harry Stamper in Armageddon (1998/I). Was considered for the role of President James Mitchell in Air Force One (1997). Lives in Los Angeles, California and Ketchum, Idaho. Personal Quotes I was always interested in proportion and perfection. When I was 15 I took off my clothes and looked in the mirror. When I stared at myself naked, I realized that to be perfectly proportioned I would need 20-inch arms to match the rest of me. [Interview in "Starlog" magazine in 1991, explaining his reluctance to do sequels to most of his successful films from the '80s] There's so little time to do all the things I want to do that I can't see any reason to get bogged down in sequels. Everything I have ever done in my life has always stayed. I've just added to it . . . but I will not change. Because when you are successful and you change, you are an idiot. I know that if you leave dishes in the sink, they get sticky and hard to wash the next day. I would rather be Governor of California than own Austria. I love the Hong Kong style of action movies, but that only looks good for small guys. The reason why the whole style was developed over there was because those guys were very puny guys - they're not powerful-looking guys, they're also not powerful guys. There's no weightlifting champion coming out of Hong Kong - maybe in the bantam division or the lightweight division or something like that, but normally you don't have really strong men coming out of there . . . they had to learn a technique that small people can do that are as effective as the big guy's strength. So that's where the martial arts came from. In the beginning I was selfish. It was all about, "How do I build Arnold? How can I win the most Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympic contests? How can I get into the movies and get into business?" I was thinking about myself . . . As I've grown up, got older, maybe wiser, I think your life is judged not by how much you have taken but by how much you give back. [during his campaign for California governor, about his history of "misbehavior"] Where I did make mistakes, or maybe go overboard sometimes . . . I regret that. This is a different Arnold. [on his fight scenes with the female T-X in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)] How many times do you get away with this - to take a woman, grab her upside down and bury her face in a toilet bowl? The thing is you can do it, because, in the end, I didn't do it to a woman - she's a machine. We could get away with it without being crucified by who knows what group. [on his decision to run for governor of California] It was the most difficult decision in my life - except the one in 1978 when I decided to get a bikini wax. [after being pelted with an egg at a political rally] This guy owes me bacon now . . . you can't have egg without bacon. [responding to criticism during a televised debate] I just realized I have the perfect part for you in "Terminator 4." [victory speech after having won election as Governor of California] I will not fail, I will not disappoint you, I will not let you down. The worst I can be is the same as everybody else. I hate that. There's a lot of people who want me to get out of acting and want me to run for governor. I think it's mostly movie critics. You have to remember something: Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn. I took more abuse in Predator (1987) than I did in Conan the Barbarian (1982). I fell down that waterfall [40 feet] and swam in this ice-cold water for days and for weeks was covered in mud. It was freezing in the Mexican jungle. They had these heat lamps on all the time, but they were no good. If you stayed in front of the lamps, the mud dried. Then, you had to take it off and put new mud on again. It was a no-win situation. The location was tough. Never on flat ground. Always on a hill. We stood all day long on a hill, one leg down, one leg up. It was terrible. [referring to Democrats at a political rally in Ontario, California, in 2004] If they don't have the guts to come up here in front of you and say, "I don't want to represent you, I want to represent those special interests, the unions, the trial lawyers" . . . if they don't have the guts, I call them girlie men. [at the 2004 Republican National Convention] Speaking of acting, one of my movies was called True Lies (1994). It's what the Democrats should have called their convention. President [George Bush] knows you can't reason with people that are blinded by hate. But let me tell you something: Their hate is no match for our decency, their hate is no match for the leadership and the resolve of George Bush. [Talking about his Conan the Barbarian (1982) director]: John Milius used to call himself the dog trainer. Guess who were the dogs? [From an interview about his reaction to reading the original The Terminator (1984) screenplay] I have read a lot of action adventure scripts, and this definitely was one of the best. I knew that I wanted to play the part of the Terminator as soon as I started reading. [About being taken seriously] I don't care. The important thing to me is that I'm doing work that people enjoy out there, that the movie makes good money, that the studio makes the money back, and that I'm having a great time at what I'm doing. I don't even consider myself serious. So how do I expect people to take me serious? I think this whole Hollywood thing has to be taken much looser . . . it's just entertainment. "There were various stepping-stones in my career. One of them was Conan the Barbarian (1982), because it was the first time I did a film with that kind of budget and I had the title role. The next big stepping-stone was The Terminator (1984). With "The Terminator", I think people became aware of the fact that I didn't really have to take my shirt off or run around and expose my muscles in order to sell tickets. After I did "The Terminator" and we had seen it be more successful than the Conan films, people then sent me a variety of different kinds of scripts - all in the action-adventure genre, but they were not muscle movies or Viking movies or pirate movies or anything like that. [Talking about playing the Terminator] I had to act like a cyborg, which meant I couldn't show any kind of human fear or reaction to the fire, explosions, or gunfire that was going off around me. That can be difficult when you're walking through a door with its frame on fire, trying to reload a gun, and at the same time thinking in the back of your mind that people have accidents doing these kinds of stunts and that it might be my turn. [About more sequels to The Terminator (1984)] I don't necessarily want to leave the magic of the Terminator movies behind, and who says we have to? According to what we know about the future, there were hundreds of Terminators built. The story of the Terminator could go on forever. [From an interview expressing concern over making Conan the Destroyer (1984) less brutal than its predecessor, Conan the Barbarian (1982)] I think it's a mistake. I know Sylvester Stallone made an extra $20 million because he got a PG rating for Rocky III (1982), but it's a matter of how much you want to stay within the character's reality. Can you slaughter people and never see blood? Is it possible? You must have battles. That's part of life, war, and the world of Conan. [Talking about director Richard Fleischer] The first day Fleischer came to see me work out, he told me, "Arnold, could you put on some more muscles?" I couldn't believe it! It turned out that Fleischer thought [John Milius'] decision to keep Conan clothed throughout the first film was a mistake. Fleischer believes that people want to see my body much more often than they did the first time around, so they will. I spend most of my time in Conan the Destroyer (1984) fighting off people while I'm dressed in a loincloth. [About the dog accident while making Conan the Barbarian (1982)] One of them hit me too soon. It caught me off guard and I went right over the ledge. I fell ten feet and landed on my back. I was covered with scratches and bruises. It was probably a pretty good beginning for this movie, though. It set the tone for the whole time we were there. This was going to be fun . . . but dangerous. [Talking about director John Milius] "There never would have been a Conan movie without him. [on Warren Beatty] There are some people who are close to him that say he is just starving for attention, and that's the way he gets attention. Other people said, "Look, he's not working and he just feels like he should maybe get involved in politics". Instead, I just think that maybe he is jealous that I did jump in. I find it silly, because I respect his work. Well, I think because a lot of people don't know why I'm a Republican, I came first of all from a socialistic country which is Austria and when I came over here in 1968 with the presidential elections coming up in November, I came over in October, I heard a lot of the press conferences from both of the candidates, [Hubert H. Humphrey] and [Richard Nixon], and Humphrey was talking about more government is the solution, protectionism, and everything he said about government involvement sounded to me more like Austrian socialism. Then when I heard Nixon talk about it, he said open up the borders, the consumers should be represented there ultimately and strengthen the military and get the government off our backs. I said to myself, "What is this guy's party affiliation?" I didn't know anything at that point. So I asked my friend, "What is Nixon?" He's a Republican. And I said, "I am a Republican". That's how I became a Republican." [On refusing to grant clemency to condemned killer Stanley Tookie Williams] After studying the evidence, searching the history, listening to the arguments and wrestling with the profound consequences, I could find no justification for granting clemency. The facts do not justify overturning the jury's verdict, or the decisions of the courts in this case. [After undergoing heart surgery in 1997] We made, actually, history, because it was the first time ever that doctors could prove that a lifelong Republican has a heart. As a kid - as a kid I saw socialist - the socialist country that Austria became after the Soviets left. Now don't misunderstand me: I love Austria and I love the Austrian people. But I always knew that America was the place for me. In school, when the teacher would talk about America, I would daydream about coming here. I would daydream about living here. I would sit there and watch for hours American movies, transfixed by my heroes, like John Wayne. Everything about America seemed so big to me, so open, so possible. I have no sexual standards in my head that say this is good or this is bad. Homosexual - that only means to me that he enjoys sex with a man and I enjoy sex with a woman. It's all legitimate to me. I didn't think about money. I thought about the fame, about just being the greatest. I was dreaming about being some dictator of a country or some savior like Jesus. I'm 6'2". I've heard rumors that I'm really much shorter in real life - like 5'6" or something like that - which is ridiculous. I can assure you this is not the case. People look up to me, and not just because I do a lot of work in the community. I mean, most people really look up to me. California will not wait for our federal government to take strong action on global warming. We won't wait for the federal government. We will move forward because we know it's the right thing to do. We will lead on this issue and we will get other western states involved. I think there's not great leadership from the federal government when it comes to protecting the environment. Money doesn't make you happy. I now have $50 million but I was just as happy when I had $48 million. [in a 1987 interview] I have to give the audiences what they enjoy seeing while I try to bring in a little something new, with different movies, different time periods and all those things. But what's important is to entertain the people -- everything else means nothing. [On his late friend and role model, body builder Reg Park]: Reg was a dear friend, an extraordinary mentor and a personal hero. Other than my parents, there may be no single person who had more to do with me becoming the person I am today than Reg. He was like a second father to me. It was Reg who impressed upon me how hard I would have to work if I wanted to achieve my dreams. I'll always remember him making me do calf-raises with 1,000 pounds at 5 o'clock in the morning. [on Terminator Salvation (2009)] I think it's cool to continue on with the franchise, in case I want to jump over again and get into the acting after I'm through here (as Governor of California). There are such high standards and now there are always new standards being set for action. You see that with Iron Man (2008) and with The Dark Knight (2008) and that other film this summer, um, Wanted (2008). That was an excellent movie! There was this train coming down from a bridge, falling, and they're fighting inside the train car. Jesus, that is unbelievable that you can do that. To have the imagination to write it and the talent to shoot it and make it real on the screen. It's a whole new dimension. With Batman and Terminator, those big movies, there's a certain expectation and if you don't live up to it, if the movie is not a 10, then the business will be soft. If Terminator Salvation (2009) is pushing it forward, it will be breaking records all the time. If director McG has the T4 and the kind of shots that has the audience thinking, 'Now how did he do that?' -- then it is 'Terminator' and you can blow everyone away and every record at the box office. [on Terminator Salvation (2009)] I hope they do well, and I hope it is a huge hit. I do hope it creates a spectacle on the screen. That is what James Cameron created. [on watching Will Ferrell movies] In those you howl for two hours and you feel like you get a six-pack of ab muscles from all the laughs! [on Terminator Salvation (2009)] I wasn't sure who the Terminator was. I don't know if there is one or if he's the star or the hero. These are the things that determine the success and how strong the movie will be. I know California is supposed to be a place where dreams come true, but my life has gone way beyond the dream. My dream was to come to America, become the greatest bodybuilder of all time and do what Reg Park had done by going into Hercules movies. And if that worked out, I was going to build a gym business and then live happily ever after. Then all of a sudden I shot right by my dream. I stopped doing the strong man stuff, did the Terminator movies and became the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. I got $30 million for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), you know. [on the death of Michael Jackson] Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the envelope of creativity. Though there were serious questions about his personal life, Michael was undoubtedly a great entertainer and his popularity spanned generations and the globe. [On the death of Patrick Swayze] Patrick Swayze was a talented and passionate artist who struck a memorable chord with audiences throughout the world. He played a wide range of characters both on stage and in movies and his celebrated performances made the hard work of acting look effortless - which I know from experience is not easy. As a fan and as an actor, I admired Patrick and I know that he will be dearly missed. On behalf of all Californians, Maria and I send our deepest condolences to Patrick's family, friends and fans. I am here to spend. I love to spend Hollywood's money! (June 1993). Salary Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) $30,000,000 Collateral Damage (2002) $25,000,000 The 6th Day (2000) $25,000,000 End of Days (1999) $22,000,000 Batman & Robin (1997) $25,000,000 Jingle All the Way (1996) $20,000,000 Eraser (1996) $20,000,000 Junior (1994) $15,000,000 True Lies (1994) $15,000,000 Last Action Hero (1993) $15,000,000 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) $12,000,000 Kindergarten Cop (1990) $12,000,000 Total Recall (1990) $11,000,000 Red Heat (1988) $8,000,000 The Terminator (1984) $75,000 Conan the Barbarian (1982) $250,000 Hercules in New York (1969) $12,000 Where Are They Now (October 2003) Is now the Republican Governor-elect of California (August 2003) Running for Governor of California on the Republican ticket. (December 2003) Refused to take the salary for Governor of California. Uses private jet at his own expense. (2006) Release of the book, "Fantastic: The Life of Arnold Schwarzenegger" by Laurence Leamer. (December 2006) (around Christmas) Broke his leg when skiing with his family in Sun Valley, Idaho, USA. (November 2003) (17 November 2003) Sworn in as Governor of California. (November 2006) Reelected as Governor of California
 

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