ARNOLD Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-born living legend.
From body building, to acting and US politics - it seems that Arnie has managed to fit three lifetimes into one. We've got everything you need to know about the star...
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Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger and where is he from?
Arnold was bornon July 30, 1947, making the muscly star 73 years old.
Born in Thal, near Graz, Austria, Arnold started out as a bodybuilder.
He was known as Austrian Oak due to his incredible size and height - standing at 6 foot 2 inches.
Leagues ahead of his Austrian competition and with a Mr Universe win under his belt, Arnold moved to California in 1968to compete in world-renowned bodybuilding competitions.
There, he won four more Mr Universe titles and then the prestigious Mr Olympiatitle six years in a row.
But Schwarzenegger didn't stop there.
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He had always wanted to be an actor and finally landed his first role in 1970 movie Hercules in New York.
But his acting career was really consolidated with his roles in The Terminatorfranchise.
As if being the world's best bodybuilder and a Hollywood actor wasn't enough, Arnold became increasingly active with the Republican party after getting his American citizenship in 1983.
The young actor accompanied then–Vice PresidentGeorge H. W. Bushat a campaign rally during the 1988 race.
In 2003 he was elected governor of California in arecall election.
The wealthy star refused his Governor's salary and started out with record high approval ratings. But he left office in 2003 with some of the lowest ratings ever seen.
Schwarzenegger is also the owner of Arnold's Sports Festival, an annual fitness expo held in Ohio.
He is also a savvy investor, and has launched several business ventures in the past, including opening his own restaurant in 1992.
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How many children does Arnold Schwarzenegger have?
Schwarzenegger married television journalistMaria Shriver, niece of PresidentJohn F. Kennedy in 1986 and the pair went on to have four children.
Their first child,Katherine Eunice Schwarzeneggerwas born on December 13, 1989.
The second, Christina Maria Aurelia Schwarzenegger was born on July 23, 1991.
The pair went on to have two sons, Patrick Arnold, on September 18, 1993, and Christopher Sargent, on September 27, 1997.
But in 2011, it was revealed that Schwarzenegger had fathered a child, Joseph Baena, with an employee in their household, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena, 14 years prior.
Maria and Arnold separated soon after the revelation
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Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger's girlfriend Heather Milligan?
Heather Milligan is a physio who is twenty-eight years Arnold's junior.
The couple have been together since 2013 after they were spotted kissing in Santa Monica.
According toHeather’s Twitter account, the physical therapist has her own practice called Elite Ortho Sport, where she treats professional athletes for their sports injuries.
She has even participated in Schwarzenegger’s famous strength competition, the Arnold Strongman Classic, by treating some of the participants.
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What are Arnold Schwarzenegger's most famous films?
Schwarzenegger's most famous film is undoubtedly The Terminator, directed by James Cameron.
The film was such a success that he went on to star in four more films in the franchise: Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator Genisys and Terminator: Dark Fate.
His face was CGI added to Terminator Salvation as he was unavailable for filming due to being California governor.
He has starred in other popular sci-fi films including Total Recall, Predator and The Running Man.
You also might have seen Arnie in Commando, True Lies, Twins, Junior and Kindergarten Cop.
Schwarzenegger lends his voice to character Trench in The Expendables.
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What is Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth?
The actor's net worth is reported to be at$400million dollars (£296million).
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This comes as no surprise, since he has starred in some of the highest-grossing movies and franchises to date.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, at the peak of his career Arnold consistently earned $20-30 million per movie.
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