Bodybuilder, action star, and California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger is a man who has worn many hats. Born in Austria, he did more than make a name for himself when Schwarzenegger came to the States as a bodybuilder — he became one of the world’s biggest celebrities, taking Hollywood by storm as one of cinema’s biggest action stars. Besides his muscles, perhaps the most impressive thing about Schwenzenneger is his net worth in 2024.
Most people know that Schwarzenegger made big bucks as a movie star, with blockbuster hits like The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day, which made $78.3 million and $517.7 million worldwide, respectively (via Box Office Mojo). He also made headlines for his tumultuous marriage to Maria Shriver from 1986-2021, and for his two terms as the Republican governor of California from 2003-2011. With all his accomplishments, Schwarzenegger has built a financial empire, and its success is not only credited to his film career.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Net Worth
The Terminator Star Is Worth An Estimated $750 Million
It should come as no surprise that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s net worth is an estimated whopping $750 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The website also reports several of Schwarzenegger’s film salaries, starting with Hercules in New York (1970), his movie debut, which earned the actor $12,000. From that humble beginning, his movie earnings skyrocketed, with Schwarzenegger raking in $30 million for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines just 30 years later, in 2003. In a 2023 interview with THR, Schwarzenegger also claimed he got paid more than $30 million to play Mr. Freeze in the critically panned Batman & Robin (1997).
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Though Schwarzenegger is best known for his action movie roles, his net worth doesn’t come entirely from his huge blockbusters. Much of his earnings come from his savvy business sense, including real estate. When he first came to America, Schwarzenegger invested in a series of apartment buildings which garnered huge profits and made him a millionaire at age 25. Today, his real estate investments are worth $100 million. Schwarzenegger also purchased a 5% share of an investment firm called Dimensional Fund Advisors, which is worth between $300 and $500 million.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Age & Height
The Former Governor Of California Is A Leo
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s height is a topic of some debate, with the celebrity himself claiming to be 6’2, while other sources suggest evidence that he may be closer to 5’10 or 5’11 (via Yahoo Movies UK). In 2024, Schwarzenegger turned 77 years old, and his birthday is July 30, 1947, making him a Leo.
Those born under the Leo sign of the zodiac are natural-born leaders, as evident by their symbol, the lion. Leo is a fire sign, so they often feel a burning need to be the center of attention — the perfect star sign for an actor/politicianh.
There Is An Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue In Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Is Also Home To The Yearly Arnold Sports Festival
A non-Ohioan walking through downtown Columbus might be a bit shocked to see an 8-foot-tall bronze statue of the Austrian Oak in his infamous bodybuilding pose. For context, every year the city of Columbus holds the Arnold Sports Festival (or Arnold Classic), a fitness and bodybuilding competition. The annual festival was founded in 1989 by Schwarzenegger and event organizer, Jim Lorimer. The two became friends following Schwarzenegger’s win in the Mr. World competition, which was held in Columbus in 1970 (via Ohio Magazine).
To commemorate the event, fitness expert Dr. Robert Goldman hired sculptor Ralph Crawford to make the statue. It was donated to the city in 2012, and placed outside the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Two years later, the statue was moved to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, where the Arnold Classic is held every year.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Discover the latest news and filmography for Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for The Terminator and Predator.
- Birthdate
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July 30, 1947
- Birthplace
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Thal, Styria, Austria
- Professions
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Actor
, Bodybuilder
, Politician
, Businessman
, Producer
, Director