Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, bodybuilder and politician. He is one of the biggest action stars ever. He’s known for his memorable movie lines, such as “I’ll be back!” “Get to the chopper!” “If it bleeds, we can kill it!” and “Put that cookie down, now!”
Arnold Schwarzenegger Net Worth – $300 million
How Did Arnold Schwarzenegger make their money & wealth
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in a small Austrian village called Thal. Money was a real problem in his family. Schwarzenegger recalled that one of the highlights of his childhood was when the family bought a refrigerator. Both of Arnold’s parents were very strict, especially his father, who was a soldier who after WW2 became the local police chief.
In 1965 Arnold was serving in the Austrian Army, as was the requirement for all 18-year in those days. One day Arnold decided to sneak out of his base and enter a bodybuilding competition “Junior Mr. Europe.” When he returned, his supervisors sent him to solitary confinement. But when they found out he had won the competition, they gave him bodybuilding equipment and 3 hours a day to train for more competitions. He ended up winning even more competitions, and at age of 20 he became the youngest Mr. Universe ever. He would win the title 3 more times.
In 1968, at the age of 21, Arnold moved to the United States. There, he became a sports icon, winning Mr. Olympia seven times. He then decided to try his luck in Hollywood. He made his big screen debut in 1970 as “Arnold Strong” in the low budget Hercules in New York. In 1976 he appeared in Stay Hungry, for which he received a Golden Globe Award for Best Newcomer. Because of his perfect physique, Arnold was a natural for action films. He was the star of many popular 80s action movies, the most memorable ones being “Conan the Barbarian” and “The Terminator.” He also took a shot at comedy, starring in Twins, Kindergarten Cop and Junior.
In the 90s, Arnold became increasingly active in the Republican Party. In October 2003 he was elected Governor of California in a recall election. He got the nickname “The Governator,” and held the office for two terms until 2011. Because of the money he earned from his acting career, Arnold did not accept his governor’s salary of $175,000 per year.
After 2011 he made an acting comeback, appearing with other iconic action stars in Silvester Stallone’s Expendables franchise. He then returned to his Hollywood roots by appearing in Terminator Genisys, and is even working on another Conan movie titled “The Legend of Conan.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger Personal Life & FAQ’s:
Is Arnold Schwarzenegger married?
Arnold Schwarzenegger married Maria Shriver in 1986. She was a journalist, and the niece of President John F. Kennedy. They have four children and they separated in 2011, after it came to light that in 1997 Arnold had fathered a child with the housekeeper.
How much money does Arnold Schwarzenegger make per movie?
These days, Arnold makes about $5 million per movie, plus a percentage of the movie’s earnings. But at the peak of his career, he was making over $20 million per movie. For Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines he got over $29 million.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Earnings in 2016
In 2016, Arnold is estimated to have made $20 million dollars.
Arnold Schwarzenegger House
Arnold lives in Los Angeles in a Mediterranean-style 10,000-square-foot villa. The house was built in 1982 but has since been remodeled since. It has 9 bedrooms, 9.5 baths, a large pool, a cabana and a tennis court. The grounds total 2.48 acres and include gardens and a pond.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Cars
Arnold loves cars. He has a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Hummer H1, a Dodge Challenger, a Bentley Continental Supersports, Mercedes-Benz Unimog, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. He even has a M47 Patton Tank, and it’s the exact same tank he drove while he was in the Austrian Army. He bought it from the Austrians, and had to get permission from the pentagon to import it.
Charity, donations and philanthropy
Arnold Schwarzenegger has publicly supported or donated money to the following charities: After-School All-Stars, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, Celebrity Fight Night Foundation, Children Affected by AIDS Foundation, along with many others.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Accomplishments
He was the 38th Governor of California from November 17, 2003 – January 3, 2011.
He won Mr. Universe seven times.
His movies made $4,7 billion worldwide.
