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Schwarzenegger Facts
Facts
- Date of birth: 07/30/1947
- Birthplace: Thal, Styria Province, Austria
- Parents: Gustav Schwarzenegger (1907-1972) and Aurelia Jadrny Schwarzenegger (1922-1998).
- Siblings: Meinhard Schwarzenegger (07/171946-May 1971)
- Spouse: Maria Owings Shriver (b. 11/06/1955; m. 04/26/1986)
- Children: Katherine Eunice (b. 1990), Christina Maria Aurelia (b. 1991), Patrick Arnold (b. 1993), Christopher Sargent Shriver (b. 09/27/1997)
- Aliases: Arnold Strong or Arnold the Strong, Arnie, Austrian Oak, Conan the Republican, Styrian Oak, The Governator, The Terminator, The Olympian, "Most perfectly developed man in the history of the world"
(Guinness Book of World Records), The King, Champ, Schwarzie.
- 13 Major Bodybuilding Titles: Mr. World (1), Mr. Olympia (7), and Mr. Universe (5).
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Measurements at Peak of bodybuilding career: Arms: 22 inches,
Chest: 57 inches,
Waist: 34 inches,
Thighs: 28.5 inches,
Calves: 20 inches,
Weight: 235 pounds (260 off season) - Ref: Schwarzenegger.com
"the Official Website"
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Last Name means: Generally thought to mean 'black plowman', 'dark sower', or similar.
Awards
Bodybuilding
- 1963 Steirer Hof Competition in Graz, Austria (runner up).
- 1965 Junior Mr. Europe in Germany
- 1966 Best-Built Athlete of Europe in Germany
- 1966 International Powerlifting Championship in Germany
- 1966 Mr. Europe - amateur in Germany.
- 1966 NABBA Mr. Universe - amateur in London, England
- 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe - amateur in London, England
- 1968 German Powerlifting Championship in Germany
- 1968 IFBB Mr. International in Tijuana, Mexico
- 1968 NABBA Mr. Universe - professional in London, England
- 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe in Miami, Florida (tall class winner)
- 1969 IFBB Mr. Universe in New York
- 1969 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York (2nd place to Sergio Olivia)
- 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe - professional in London, England
- 1969 IFBB Mr. Europe - professional in Germany
- 1970 NABBA Mr. Universe - professional in London, England
- 1970 AAU Pro Mr. World in Columbus, Ohio
- 1970 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York
- 1971 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Paris, France
- 1972 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Essen, Germany
- 1973 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York
- 1974 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York
- 1975 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Pretoria, South Africa
- 1980 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Sydney, Australia
Source: Bodybuilders.com - Arnold Schwarzenegger @ http://www.bodybuilders.com/arnold.htm (02/09/2005)
Other
Award
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Date
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Granted by
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Previous Recipients
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Remarks
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Best Acting Debut - Stay Hungry |
1977 |
Golden Globe |
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NATO International Star of the Year Award 1984 |
1984 |
National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) |
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International Star of the Year |
1985 |
ShoWest Convention |
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Male Star of the Year |
1987 |
National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) |
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Best Actor - Terminator 2 |
1992 |
MTV Movie Award |
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International Star of the Decade |
1993 |
ShoWest Convention |
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Best Actor - Junior |
1995 |
Golden Globe |
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Nomination only |
Best Dance Sequence - True Lies |
1995 |
MTV Movie Award |
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Nomination only | |
Best Kiss - True Lies |
1995 |
MTV Movie Award |
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Nomination only | |
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Male Star of the Year |
1996 |
Golden Apple |
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Golden Camera |
1996 |
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Film - International |
1996 |
Bambi Awards |
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Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters |
1996 |
University of Wisconsin (alma mater) |
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National Leadership Award |
1997 |
Simon Wiesenthal Center |
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Humanitarian Award |
1997 |
ShoWest Convention |
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Best Action Sequence - Eraser |
1997 |
MTV Movie Award |
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Nomination only | |
World Artist Award |
1998 |
Blockbuster Awards |
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Favorite Supporting Actor - Batman & Robin |
1998 |
Blockbuster Awards |
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Nomination only | |
Ring of Honor |
1999 |
City Council of Graz, Austria |
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Arnold was celebrated not only for the pride and recognition he's brought his hometown through his very successful film and bodybuilding careers, but also for his continued work in the global community on behalf of our world's children through the Inner-City Games and Special Olympics. In addition, the Graz City Council cited his ongoing work to promote peace and tolerance as another reason the city chose to bestow Arnold with this high honor.
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Billy Wilder Award |
11/06/2000 |
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Given since 1993 by Austrian non-profit organization, "Verein zur Förderung der Film und Fernsehkultur in Österreich" for , the award recognizes outstanding services for international reputation of the Austrian Image in Moviemaking. Also supported by Austrian Ministry for Cultural Affairs, the City of Vienna, and the Film Institute of the University of Music and the Performing Arts, Vienna
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Given at Wolfgang Puck's Spago's Beverly Hills in Hollywood by Billy Wilder himself!
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Father Flanagan Service to Youth Award |
2000 |
Boys and Girls Town |
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Favorite Actor - End of Days |
2000 |
Blockbuster Awards |
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Nomination only | |
George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service |
11/30/2004 |
George Bush Presidential Library Foundation |
Former Soviet Premiere Mikhail Gorbachev Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass) |
Recognizes an individual's or group's dedication to public service at the local, state, national or international levels. Recipients receive a custom crystal sculpture designed by Eric Hilton for Steuben of New York, as well as a monetary prize. Former President Bush will present the award at Rudder Auditorium on the Texas A&M campus to the California Republican. | |
Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration |
2001 |
Imadec University in Vienna, Austria |
"Life Achievements" |
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Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters |
2002 |
Chapman University in Orange County, California |
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For work with Special Olympics, Inner City Games. | |
National Leadership Award |
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Simon Wiesenthal Center |
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Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award |
03/16/2002 |
Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Foundation (est. 1994) |
Michael J. Fox (2001) |
Presented by longtime friend Muhammad Ali at "Celebrity Fight Night" in Phoenix, Arizona. Star-studded event hosted by Larry King and Merv Griffin. |
Filmography
| Movie Title |
Director |
Role |
Co-Stars |
Salary |
Remarks |
Opening
Weekend |
Total Gross
(USA/i.n.) |
| Opening Date |
Weekend Gross |
B.O.
Rank |
| Jingle All the Way |
Brian Levant |
Howard 'Howie' Langston |
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11/22/96 |
12.11 |
4 |
? |
| Eraser |
Chuck Russell |
U.S. Marshal John "The Eraser"
Kruger |
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06/23/96 |
24.57 |
1 |
101.26 |
| Junior |
Ivan Reitman |
Dr. Alex Hesse |
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11/24/94 |
? |
3 |
36.76 |
| True Lies |
James Cameron |
Harry Tasker |
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07/15/94 |
25.8 |
1 |
146.26 |
| Last Action Hero |
John McTiernan |
Jack Slate, Himself, also Producer |
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07/18/93 |
? |
? |
50.02 |
| Terminator 2: Judgment
Day |
James Cameron |
The Terminator |
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07/03/91 |
31.7/52.3 |
1 |
204.84 /
285.2 |
| Kindergarten Cop |
Ivan Reitman |
Detective John Kimble |
Penelope Ann Miller |
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12/21/90 |
? |
? |
91.46 |
| Total Recall |
Paul Verhoeven |
Douglas Quaid, Hauser |
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06/01/90 |
25.5 |
1 |
119.4 |
| Terminator 3: Rise of the
Machines |
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The Terminator |
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2003 |
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| Collateral Damage
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Gordy Brewer |
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2002 |
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| The 6th Day |
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Adam Gibson |
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2000 |
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| End of Days |
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Jericho Cane |
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1999 |
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| Batman & Robin |
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Mr. Freeze, Dr. Victor Fries |
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1997 |
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| Dave |
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1993 |
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| Red Heat |
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Captain Ivan Danko |
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1988 |
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| The Running Man |
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Ben Richards |
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1987 |
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| Predator |
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Major "Dutch" Schaeffer |
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1987 |
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| Raw Deal |
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Mark Kaminsky, Joseph P. Brenner,
Triple Identity |
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1986 |
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| Commando |
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Colonel John Matrix |
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1985 |
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| Red Sonja |
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Kalidor |
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1985 |
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| Hercules "Goes Bananas"
(aka "in New York") |
Arthur Allen Seidelman |
Hercules |
Arnold Stang, Deborah Loomis,
James Karen, Earnest Graves |
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Divine Hercules gets
bored living amongst the gods in Mt. Olympus and seeks to visit Earth.
Request denied by father, Zeus, but , by an accident with one of Zeus'
lightning bolts he's thrown into New York. Inexperience and arrogance
lead into problems - until a college professor's daughter helps him to
acclimatize. He starts to like living on earth and wants to stay for longer,
even when father Zeus sends Nemesis to punish him. |
1970 |
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| Around the World in 80
Days |
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Prince Hapi |
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2004 |
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| Beretta's Island |
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| The Long Goodbye |
Robert Altman |
One of Augustine's hoods (uncredited) |
Elliot Gould, Nina Van Pallandt,
Sterling Hayden, David Carradine (uncredited) |
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PI Philip Marlowe is arrested for
abetting the murder of his friend's wife... |
1973 |
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| Feed |
Kevin Rafferty, James
Ridgeway |
Himself |
George H.W. Bush, Bill
Clinton, Pat Buchanan, Ross Perot |
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| How Arnold Won the West |
Alex Cooke |
Himself |
George W. Bush, Mary Carey, Bill
Clinton, Gray Davis |
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How Arnold went from Terminator to
Governator. |
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| Tales from the Crypt (HBO
episode) |
Himself |
DIrector |
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1990 |
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| Christmas in Connecticut
(TNT) |
Himself |
Director, man in chair (uncredited) |
Dyan
Cannon, Kris Kristofferson, Tony Curtis |
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1992 |
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| Twins |
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Julius Benedict |
Danny Devito |
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1988 |
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| The Terminator |
James Cameron |
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1984 |
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| Conan the Destroyer |
John Milus |
Conan |
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1984 |
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| Conan the Barbarian |
John Milus |
Conan |
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1982 |
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| The Jayne Mansfield Story |
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Mickey Hargitay |
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1978 |
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| The Villian |
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Handsome Stranger (uncredited) |
Kirk Douglas,
Ann-Margaret |
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1979 |
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| Stay Hungry |
Bob Rafaelson |
Joe Santo |
Jeff Bridges, Sally Field |
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1976 |
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| Terminator 4 |
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The Terminator, John Connor? |
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2005? |
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| The Kid & I |
Penelope Spheeris |
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Tom Arnold, Eric Gores, Richard
Edson, Joe Mantegna, Henry Winkler, Shannon Elizabeth, Linda Hamilton, Jamie
Lee Curtis |
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Written, produced, stars friend
Tom Arnold; Aaron Roman (Gores) is a teenager with cerebral palsy who dreams
of starring in a big-time action movie. When his father (Mantegna) grants
Aaron his wish for his 18th birthday, he experiences the reality a bit hard
to manage. |
2005? |
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| Pumping Iron |
George Butler |
Himself |
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1977 |
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References
Hollywood.com "Arnold Schwarzenegger" http://www.hollywood.com/celebs/detail/celeb/190919 (11/25/2004)
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Bio, Pictures @ http://www.bodybuildbid.com/articles/mrolympia/arnold-schwarzenegger.html
(02/10/2005)
Arnold
Schwarzenegger @ http://imdb.com/name/nm0000216/ (02/10/2005)
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