Arnold Schwarzenegger
Age: years
Next Birthday: in days
👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger
Date of Birth: July 30, 1947
Place of Birth: Thal, Styria, Austria
Height: 188 cm (6′2″)
Weight: 107 kg (235 lbs)
Religion: Raised Catholic
Nationality: Austrian-American (dual)
Ancestry: Austrian
Languages: German, English
Marital Status: Married Maria Shriver (1986–2017, divorced)
Children: 5 — Katherine (b. 1989), Christina (b. 1991), Patrick (b. 1993), Christopher (b. 1997), Joseph Baena (b. 1997)
Occupation: Actor, Politician, Businessman, Former Bodybuilder
Education: University of Wisconsin–Superior (Business & Economics, 1979)
Net Worth: $450M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: Millions (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
Properties: Mansions in Los Angeles, Sun Valley (Idaho), and Austria
Notable Works: The Terminator, Predator, Conan the Barbarian, Total Recall, True Lies
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born in Thal, Austria, to a strict police chief father.
- Began weight training at age 15, inspired by Reg Park.
- Immigrated to the United States in 1968 with little money and limited English.
- Won Mr. Olympia 7 times and Mr. Universe titles before acting career.
- Earned a business degree to prepare for entrepreneurship.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1970: First film role in Hercules in New York.
- 1982: Breakthrough with Conan the Barbarian.
- 1984: Starred in The Terminator, iconic role as the cyborg assassin.
- 1987: Headlined Predator.
- 1990: Starred in Total Recall and Kindergarten Cop.
- 2003–2011: Served as Governor of California (Republican).
- 2010: Returned to action in The Expendables series with Stallone.
- 2023: Netflix series FUBAR, marking first TV lead role.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Golden Globe for Stay Hungry (1976).
- 7× Mr. Olympia & 5× Mr. Universe bodybuilding titles.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame star (1987).
- Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame (2015, celebrity wing).
- One of the most successful action stars of all time.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Nicknamed “The Austrian Oak” during bodybuilding career.
- Became a millionaire before Hollywood through real estate investments.
- Married into the Kennedy family (Maria Shriver).
- Earned U.S. citizenship in 1983 while keeping Austrian citizenship.
- His line “I’ll be back” is one of the most famous movie quotes ever.
- Founded the Arnold Sports Festival, one of the biggest fitness expos.
- Served two terms as California Governor.
- Still trains daily in his 70s.
- Advocates for renewable energy and environmental issues.
- Close friend (and rival) of Sylvester Stallone.
- Once owned Planet Hollywood restaurant chain with Bruce Willis & Stallone.
- Has written several fitness and autobiography books.
- Famous for balancing Hollywood, politics, and business.
- Voiced himself in The Simpsons and appeared in many cameos.
- Father of Katherine Schwarzenegger, married to Chris Pratt.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arnold Schwarzenegger born and how old is he?
He was born on July 30, 1947; he is years old as of 2025.
How many children does Arnold Schwarzenegger have?
He has five children: Katherine, Christina, Patrick, Christopher, and Joseph Baena.
Was Arnold Schwarzenegger married?
Yes, to Maria Shriver from 1986 until 2017.
What is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s net worth?
Estimated at $450M+ (2025).
What is his ancestry?
He is of Austrian descent.
What was his breakout role?
Conan the Barbarian (1982).
What awards has he won?
Golden Globe, Mr. Olympia titles, Walk of Fame, WWE Hall of Fame.
What is his height and weight?
188 cm (6′2″), 107 kg (235 lbs).
What are his most famous films?
The Terminator, Predator, Total Recall, True Lies, Conan the Barbarian.
Where does Arnold live?
In Los Angeles, California, with properties in Sun Valley and Austria.
Did Arnold become a U.S. citizen?
Yes, in 1983, while retaining Austrian citizenship.
Was Arnold a governor?
Yes, Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Is Arnold still acting?
Yes, he starred in Netflix’s FUBAR (2023).
What fitness expo did he create?
The Arnold Sports Festival, held annually.
Who is his famous son-in-law?
Chris Pratt, married to his daughter Katherine.