The life of the famous Terminator rare pictures ... There is life in the old dog!

As a rule, legendary figures underestimate their own contemporaries. Heroic qualities attributed to them, alas, only after their death. But probably no one who has not heard the name of this living legend. Today, his 68 birthday celebrates the famous Terminator and Austrian-born governor - Arnold Schwarzenegger. Man-the only one in a short time he had become a home among Americans. They even jokingly called him Arnie. In the countries of the former Soviet Union, Arnold Schwarzenegger is better known as Schwartz.

Talk about a bodybuilder, businessman, actor and politics can be a lot. But as you know, it is better to see once than hear a hundred times. This is the life of Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger inimitable in rare photographs. Happy birthday, Arnie!

Arnold Schwarzenegger as a child.


Schwarzenegger was born July 30, 1947 in the small town of Thal bei Graz in Austria in the family 38-year-old chief of police, was held at the time of the Nazi party, Gustav Schwarzenegger and 23-year-old housewife Aurelia . Father Arnold Nazi quenching was a hard man.

Education Gustav took the boy in his tight grip.


Schwarzenegger Jr. all childhood dream was to go far away from Austria.




But there is no silver lining. It is worth noting that it was his father instilled in his son a love of sports. From an early age, Arnold played football and had already coached strength and endurance, which appeared to him so opportunely.



Once the boy was lucky enough to visit the World Championships in weightlifting, where he spoke Russian weightlifter Yuri Vlasov. The athlete made a timid boy on a lasting impression. Then everything began to turn-spun!

Despite the indignation of his father, at age 15, Arnold went to bodybuilders.


«At 17 years, I have as a member of the Athletic Union Graz squeezed barbell weighing 185 pounds - applause gave me extra strength», - says Schwarzenegger.


Soon arrived school graduation ... Arnie volunteered for a year sent to the Austrian army. But Schwarzenegger saw his calling in the sport.







immediately came and the first victory ... 18-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger bodybuilding trophies, Munich, Germany, 1967.


Although the tender age, Schwartz had a massive musculature. Where would this young talent appeared, all the judges applauded him standing.

In 1967, he became the youngest winner of the title "Mr. Universe».


The artist draws biceps athlete.


Schwarzenegger in his prime with a sports bow.


How would expect from women Arnold there was no release.


All the ladies were literally piles at his feet.
He even smiled fate.


Sometimes, Arnie loved to play pranks and gulnut to the fullest.
According to Schwarzenegger's old friends, he was a narcissist and snooty like a turkey. No fight in nightclubs was not without its participation.

Soon, Schwarzenegger received a tempting offer to move to America. At the end of September 1968 Arnold Schwarzenegger's foot steps on the ground the cradle of democracy.



And in 36 years, Arnold received American citizenship. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver company shows his certificate of US citizenship, Los Angeles, 1983.



Schwarzenegger went on bodybuilding, and only then did was collecting medals at the most prestigious competitions, becoming an icon of this sport. At the top of his career, he had a seven-time title of "Mr. Olympia».

Then we flew movie roles. However, success did not come immediately. Meshal damn accent. Most critics were firmly convinced that this "deck" simply can not have acting talent.

Arnie in the film "Pumping Iron" in 1977.


Schwarzenegger in the film, which has managed to become Bombings, "Conan the Barbarian" in 1982.




Arnold Schwarzenegger on the set of the saga of Hercules.




The real breakthrough was the cult motion picture role in James Cameron's 1984 "Terminator." Since that time the word Terminator became a household name.



In the 70s, Arnold received a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.


Schwarzenegger has always sought to develop not only physically, but also intellectually.


Despite the loose way of life, Arnold Schwarzenegger was able to find the love of his life - Maria Shriver.


Unfortunately, because of the stupid affair Schwarzenegger on the side of this strong union later was destined to fall apart.


Young Arnold Schwarzenegger for a jog.


Schwarzenegger tantsopole, 1970.


Arnold Schwarzenegger and Clint Eastwood with children, 1993.


Arnie tired and lay down next to a toy panda.


Arnold with two huge dogs.


Schwarzenegger is trying to play the violin.


Today, the athlete has four children: daughters Katherine and Christina and sons Patrick and Christopher.




Arnold Schwarzenegger sledding with George Bush.


Back in 1990, George Bush appointed Schwarzenegger head of the Presidential Council on Sports and Health. Arnold even lucky enough to hold the post of governor of California, but in 2011 he resigned.





However, brave Schwartz was not discouraged by this. After all, by this time he had already become a millionaire.

Arnold knocked 68 today, but he's not going to go on pension and actively acted in the most successful films. Of course, there is still life in the old dog yet!



Here's a he - the hero of our time.


I do not fit in my head how this man combines so many different faces. Talented people, in this case - and even hard-working and energetic people - talented in everything. Tell a friend about this holiday post.

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