Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, filmmaker, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder known for his roles in high-profile action films. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Some of the key events about Arnold Schwarzenegger
- 1965Won Junior Mr. Europe bodybuilding competition
- 1970Became the youngest person to win Mr. Universe title at age 23
- 1975Appeared in the bodybuilding documentary "Pumping Iron"
- 1977Admitted to using anabolic steroids during bodybuilding career
- 1982Starred in breakthrough role as Conan in "Conan the Barbarian"
- 1984Achieved iconic status with lead role in "The Terminator"
- 1984Faced criticism for supporting Republican presidential candidate George H. W. Bush
- 1986Married Maria Shriver, member of the Kennedy family
- 1990Appointed chair of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
- 2003Elected as the 38th Governor of California
- 2003Accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women during gubernatorial campaign
- 2005Vetoed same-sex marriage bill as Governor of California
- 2006Re-elected as Governor of California for a second term
- 2008Faced backlash for commuting sentence of political ally's son convicted of manslaughter
- 2009Presided over $42 billion budget deficit as Governor of California
- 2011Publicly revealed extramarital affair and fathering child with household staff member
- 2012Established the R20 Regions of Climate Action organization
- 2013Received criticism for controversial comments about prison system
- 2016Endorsed Republican candidate John Kasich for president, drawing ire from some conservatives
- 2018Faced allegations of inappropriate behavior towards women in past decades
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