Born in Austria he first rose to fame as a world champion bodybuilder which led into a career as a movie actor in Hollywood. He is now the Governor of California with ambitions to one day become President of the United States.An ambition that, given his past achievements, is well within his capabilities.
To celebrate his recent birthday here are some interesting facts about one of the most famous men in the world today.
His middle name is ‘Alois’.
He had an older brother, Meinhard, who died in 1971.
His father was a European ice curling champion.
He served in the Austrian army in 1965.
He won the Mr. Universe title five times and the Mr. Olympia title seven times.
He earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin.
He is a talented illustrator and painter.
He was the original choice to play “The Incredible Hulk” in the TV series.
He is nicknamed “The Austrian Oak”
He has cast friend Sven-Ole Thorsen in 15 of his films.
He models himself politically after Ronald Reagan.
He managed a gym in Munich.
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