Arnold Schwarzenegger , Born 30 July 1947, is an Austrian-American actor, film producer, businessman, retired professional bodybuilder, and politician. He served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011 and is known for his iconic roles in action films such as The Terminator series.
Family Tree Arnold Schwarzenegger
Gustav Schwarzenegger
Aurelia Schwarzenegger
Karl Schwarzenegger
Cecilia Schwarzenegger
Anton Jadrny
Kunigunde Jadrny
Relatives Category Details Full Name Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger Father Gustav Schwarzenegger Mother Aurelia Jadrny Siblings Meinhard Schwarzenegger (Brother, deceased) Spouses Maria Shriver (Married 1986–2017)Children Katherine Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Christopher Schwarzenegger, Joseph Baena Grandparents Karl Schwarzenegger, Cecilia Hinterleitner Notable Relatives Connection to the Kennedy family through Maria Shriver
Date Milestone July 30, 1947 Born in Thal, Styria, Austria to Gustav and Aurelia Schwarzenegger. 1965 Served in the Austrian Army to fulfill mandatory service. 1968 Immigrated to the United States with little money and big dreams. 1970 Won his first Mr. Olympia title at age 23, becoming the youngest-ever winner. 1982 Starred in Conan the Barbarian , his breakout role. 1984 Gained global fame with The Terminator (and the phrase "I'll be back"). April 26, 1986 Married Maria Shriver, a journalist and member of the Kennedy family. 1989 Became a father with the birth of Katherine Schwarzenegger. 1993 Gained U.S. citizenship. 2003 Elected as the 38th Governor of California. 2006 Re-elected for a second term as Governor of California. 2011 Publicly separated from Maria Shriver following revelations about an affair and a child (Joseph Baena). 2012 Released his memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story . Ongoing Actively supports environmental causes, after-school programs, and fitness initiatives globally.