Arnold started various businesses, including a bricklaying company and a mail-order business, to fund his bodybuilding training.
Before becoming a bodybuilding champion and Hollywood star, Arnold served as a police officer in Austria.
Arnold had a secret pen pal named Betty Weider, the wife of "Muscle & Fitness" magazine's publisher, Joe Weider.
Arnold was temporarily banned from competing in Mr. Universe for entering a competition without the Austrian Bodybuilding Fed's permission.
As a naturalized U.S. citizen, Arnold dreams of becoming the President of the United States were unattainable.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and supports various initiatives to combat climate change.
An animal lover, Arnold has publicly voiced his support for animal rights initiatives.
Besides English, Arnold speaks several languages fluently, including German, French, and Italian.
Arnold holds the title of "Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire" (KBE) from Queen Elizabeth II.
Arnold has authored children's books, aiming to inspire the younger generation to embrace fitness and healthy lifestyles.