“The success I have achieved in bodybuilding, motion pictures, and business would not have been possible without the generosity of the American people and the freedom here to pursue your dreams.”

Austrian and American actor, businessman, film producer, politician, and former professional bodybuilder

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, film producer, politician, and former professional bodybuilder. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011, and became widely known as a cultural figure through his work in action films. He appeared in many action movies that together grossed more than $5.4 billion worldwide. His honors include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as a Motion Picture Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984 and the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or in 1997.