Arnold Schwarzenegger Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography (2024)

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American film actor, former bodybuilder, producer, businessman, investor, author, activist, philanthropist, and politician who served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011 and later served as the Republican governor of California. He was 15 years old when he started lifting weights and won the Mr. Olympia contest 7 times. He has also been cast in numerous films includingCollateral Damage,Hercules in New York, The 6th Day,The Expendables,The Expendables 2,The Expendables 3,Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,The Terminator, Terminator Genisys,Batman & Robin,The Last Stand,Pumping Iron, Escape Plan,Terminator: Dark Fate,Jingle All the Way,Conan the Barbarian,Total Recall, Commando,Conan the Destroyer,Twins,Last Action Hero, andTerminator 2: Judgment Day.

Born Name

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger

Nick Name

Arnie,Austrian Oak,Conan the Republican,Styrian Oak,The Governator,The Running Man,Conan the Governor,The Machine

Sun Sign

Leo

Born Place

Thal, Styria,Allied-occupied Austria

Residence

Los Angeles, California, united States

Citizenship

Austria, andUnited States

Nationality

Education

Arnold attended the University of Wisconsin–Superior and later toSanta Monica College.

At 15, he studied psychology to take benefit of how minds work over the body.

Occupation

Actor, filmmaker, businessman, investor, author, activist, politician,philanthropist,former professional bodybuilder

Family

• Father –Gustav Schwarzenegger (Former Military Officer and later police officer)(August 17, 1907 – December 13, 1972)
• Mother –Aurelia Schwarzenegger(née Jadrny) (July 29, 1922 – August 2, 1998)
• Siblings –Meinhard Schwarzenegger(Older Brother) (Died at 24 in a car accident) (July 17, 1946 – May 20, 1971)
• Others – Karl Schwarzenegger (Paternal Grandfather), Cecelia/Cecilia Hinterleitner (Paternal Grandmother)

Political Party

Republican party

Net Worth

His net worth had been $400 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Bodybuilder

Height

6 ft 2 in or 188 cm

Weight

111 kg or 245 pounds

Girlfriend / Spouse

Arnold Schwarzenegger has dated –

1. Barbara Baker (1969-1974) – In 1969, Arnold started datingBarbara Baker who was waitressing near Gold’s gym.She was Arnold’s first serious girlfriend. They split in 1974 after dating for 5 years.
2. Kellie Everts (1972) – In 1972, Arnold had afling withRasa von Werder (or Kellie Everts) who is a former stripper and bodybuilder.
3. Kay Show (1973) – He was romantically involved with Kay Show in the year 1973.
4. Sue Moray (1977) – In July 1977, Arnold met Beverly Hills-based hairdresser’s assistant on Venice beach and dated for a very short time.
5. Maria Shriver (1977-2011) – In August 1977, Arnold started dating Maria Shriver who is a journalist, activist, and author. They met at the 1977 Robert F Kennedy Tennis Tournament. Maria is also the niece of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. They got married on April 26, 1986. The couple has 4 biological children,Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger (b. December 13, 1989), Christina Maria Aurelia Schwarzenegger (b. July 23, 1991), Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger (b. September 18, 1993), and Christopher Sargent Shriver Schwarzenegger (b. September 27, 1997). The couple spent 25 years in marriage and called it quits in May 2011. In July 2011, Maria filed for divorce. Their divorce was finalized in December 2021.
6. Eleanor Mondale (1979) – In 1979, radio and TV personality,Eleanor Mondale and Arnold had afling with each other. Eleanor died onSeptember 17, 2011.
7. Debra Wrenn (1982) – In 1982, Arnold hooked up withDebra Wrenn and they have a child from this relationship, a daughterChristina Lynne.
8. Brigitte Nielsen (1984-1985) – Danish-born actor, singer and model, Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold were romantically linked to each other during the filming of Red Sonja (1985), in whichbothstarred. She is 16 years his junior.
9. Rachel Ticotin (1989) – Next, Arnold dated hisTotal Recall (1990) co-starRachel Ticotin in 1989. Though, it was just an encounter.
10. Gigi Goyette (1989-1996) – For 7 long years, Arnold had an extramarital affair withGigi Goyette from 1989 to 1996. Gigi was his mistress and he used to visit her to relax whenhis then-wife Maria wasn’t there to relieve him. Though later, Gigi backtracked from these claims.
11. Vanessa Williams (1995) – Actor and singer, Vanessa Williams and Schwarzenegger were RUMORed to have had a fling with each other in 1995.
12. Mildred Patricia Baena (1996-1997) – Arnold then hooked up with Guatemalan homemaker, Mildred Patricia Baena. They dated for about 2 months from December 1996 to February 1997. He has another child from this relationship, named, Joseph Baena (b. October 2, 1997).
13. Heather Milligan (2013-Present) – In 2013, Arnold started dating physical therapist Heather Milligan. She is about 27 years his junior.

Race / Ethnicity

White

Arnold Schwarzenegger is of Austrian and Czech descent.

Hair Color

Light Brown

Eye Color

Blue

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Big muscular body
• Multi-talented personality
• HeavyAustrian accent
• Deep resonant voice
• Commonly says “I’ll be back” in movies.

Measurements

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s body specifications might be –

• Chest – 58 in or 147 cm
• Arms / Biceps – 22 in or 56 cm
• Waist – 34 in or 86 cm
• Calves – 20 in or 51 cm
• Thighs – 28.5 in or 72 cm

He may not have maintained the above specific figures now as he has left bodybuilding.

Shoe Size

He is speculated to be wearing a shoe of size 11.5 (US).

Brand Endorsem*nts

• Arnold has appeared in TV commercials fore.on Mix-Power (Germany) (2001),ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahn), some political commercials (as California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger),DirecTV (Japan) (1997),Energy drink (Japan),Hop’s beer (Japan),Nissin Cup Noodle,California Travel and Tourism Board,Diet 7Up (1981), Bud Light beer, etc.
• Arnold also endorsedRepublican John Kasich during the 2016 United States presidential election.
• In February 2024, Arnold appeared in the “Super Bowl” commercial forState Farm.

Religion

Roman Catholicism

Best Known For

Being one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and his heavy-duty super-action roles in Hollywood films

As a Politician

Arnold as a politician is from United States’Republican party. He served as the38th Governor of California for two consecutive terms from 2003 to 2011.

First Film

In 1969, Arnold debuted with the low-budget fantasy adventure film Hercules in New Yorkwhere he played the title role asHercules.

First TV Show

In 1977, Arnold was seen in The Streets of San Franciscowhere he played the role of Josef Schmidt in just an episode entitled “Dead Lift.”

Personal Trainer

He started his bodybuilding in the United States under the supervision ofJoe Weider at Gold’s Gym inVenice, Los Angeles, California.

Check out Arnold’s Blueprint training program video –

Arnold used to train his chest and back together in a single workout session as a superset. It would help him to save time and spend time on the quality workout, plus it made him bigger much easier and he could lift more weight. Get to know more about his fitness regime at Simply Shredded.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Favorite Things

• Food – Steak
• Exercise–Bent-Over Rows
• Movie –Kindergarten Cop (1990)
• Color – Red

Source – BodyBuilding, IMDb, Twitter

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Facts

1. Arnold has started a film production company called “Oak Productions, Inc.” Arnold also owns a publishing company called “Fitness Publications,” which is a joint venture between him and Simon & Schuster.
2. At 15 (some websites claim at the age of 14), the famous bodybuilder commenced weight training.
3. In his entire career of bodybuilding, he won the Mr. Olympia title a remarkable 7 times.
4. His last name “Schwarzenegger” means black plowman/ploughman.
5. Arnold’s parents were very strict. If he used to do anything wrong or disobeyed them, he used to get abeating with arod. He actually considers himself to have faced “child abuse” from his dad as he was beaten with rods, belts and his hair was also pulled.
6. His dad used to give preference to his older brotherMeinhard over him.
7. For a year, in 1965, Arnold served in the Austrian military.
8. Arnold grew up in a lower-middle-class family and he suffered from financialproblems.
9. In 1960, he picked the barbell for the first time.
10. At 14, he decided to become a pro bodybuilder instead of a soccer player (as he was active in soccer back then).
11. His dad wanted Arnold to be a police officer like he himself was. Arnold’s mother wanted him to go to atrade school.
12. Reg Park, Johnny Weissmuller, and Steve Reeves were his bodybuilding idols.
13. Arnold has also lent his voice to various video games such asFamily Guy: The Quest for Stuff in 2014 andWWE 2K16 in 2015.
14. In 1968, along with fellow bodybuilder Franco Columbu, Arnold started a bricklaying business that saw success.
15. Arnold also tried his luck in the restaurant business when he opened a restaurantSchatzi On Main in Santa Monica in 1992. But, in 1998, he had to sell it.
16. In June 1997, Arnold purchased a private Gulfstream jet for $38 million.
17. WithWWE Hall of Famer André the Giant,Schwarzenegger was very good friends.
18. He is related to actorGeorge Wyner.
19. He is a big fan ofcigar smoking and WWE wrestling.
20. Arnold became a U.S. citizen in 1983.
21. At the age of 21, he relocated to the United States. Though, he wanted to go there since the age of 10.
22. In 2002, he was termed as themost famous immigrant in America by LA Weekly.
23. He provided vocals to the character of Baron Friedrich von Steuben, a Prussian officer in the Continental army, in the animatedhistorical fictiontelevision seriesLiberty’s Kids from 2002 to 2003.
24. Alongside Taran Killam, Bobby Moynihan, Hannah Simone, and Cobie Smulders, he co-starred as Robert “Gunther” Bendik in the 2017 mockumentaryaction comedy filmKilling Gunther.
25. In January 2021, he received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
26. He started voicing the lead character of Arnold Armstrong/Captain Fantastic in the superhero television series Superhero Kindergartenin 2021.
27. In January 2022, Arnold was involved in a multi-car crash in Los Angeles. Fortunately, he was unharmed in the accident.
28. In 2022, Arnold had offered a personal training session for $150,000 for ASAS which was created by him many decades ago just to benefit school kids.
29. In February 2023, Arnold was reportedly involved in a car crash that left a bicyclist hospitalized. He had allegedly hit a woman when she made a left turn in front of his vehicle and Arnold didn’t have time to stop. Arnold was not at fault for the accident and was not injured in the crash.
30. In March 2023, he had joined James Cameron‘s Avatar 4 to play the role of one of the blue-skinned Pandora inhabitants, Na’vi. Before this, James and Arnold had worked together in The Terminator in 1984, in Terminator 2: Judgement Day in 1991, and in True Lies in 1994.
31. In January 2024, Arnold was briefly detained by German authorities while traveling through the Munich Airport because he did not register a $30,000 watch. He was later fined $38,000 before he was released.