Acting Career
Schwarzenegger had long planned to move from bodybuilding into a career in acting, as had done many of his idols, such as Reg Park. Initially he had trouble breaking into films due to his long surname, large muscles, and foreign accent, but was eventually chosen to play the role of Hercules (as both Reg Park and Steve Reeves had done) in Hercules in New York (1970). Credited under the name "Arnold Strong", his accent in the film was so thick that his lines had to be dubbed after production. His second film appearance was as a deaf and mute hitman for the mob in director Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye (1973), which was followed by a much more significant part in the film Stay Hungry (1976), for which he was awarded a Golden Globe for Best New Male Star.
Schwarzenegger came to the attention of more people in the documentary Pumping Iron (1977), elements of which were dramatized. In 1991, Schwarzenegger purchased the rights to this film, its outtakes, and associated still photography. The 6'2" Schwarzenegger's breakthrough film was Conan the Barbarian (1982), and this was cemented by a sequel, Conan the Destroyer (1984). As an actor, he is best-known as the title character of director James Cameron's cyborg thriller The Terminator (1984). Schwarzenegger's acting ability (described by one critic as having an emotional range that "stretches from A almost to B") has long been the butt of many jokes; he retains a strong Austrian accent in his speech even in roles which do not call for such an accent. However, few of the fans of his work seem to care. He also made a mark for injecting his films with a droll, often self-deprecating sense of humor, setting him apart from more serious action heroes such as Sylvester Stallone. (As an aside, his alternative-universe comedy/thriller Last Action Hero featured a poster of the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day which, in that alternate universe had Sylvester Stallone as its star; a similar in-joke in Twins suggested that the two actors might one day co-star, something which has yet to come to pass).
Schwarzenegger had long planned to move from bodybuilding into a career in acting, as had done many of his idols, such as Reg Park. Initially he had trouble breaking into films due to his long surname, large muscles, and foreign accent, but was eventually chosen to play the role of Hercules (as both Reg Park and Steve Reeves had done) in Hercules in New York (1970). Credited under the name "Arnold Strong", his accent in the film was so thick that his lines had to be dubbed after production. His second film appearance was as a deaf and mute hitman for the mob in director Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye (1973), which was followed by a much more significant part in the film Stay Hungry (1976), for which he was awarded a Golden Globe for Best New Male Star.
Schwarzenegger came to the attention of more people in the documentary Pumping Iron (1977), elements of which were dramatized. In 1991, Schwarzenegger purchased the rights to this film, its outtakes, and associated still photography. The 6'2" Schwarzenegger's breakthrough film was Conan the Barbarian (1982), and this was cemented by a sequel, Conan the Destroyer (1984). As an actor, he is best-known as the title character of director James Cameron's cyborg thriller The Terminator (1984). Schwarzenegger's acting ability (described by one critic as having an emotional range that "stretches from A almost to B") has long been the butt of many jokes; he retains a strong Austrian accent in his speech even in roles which do not call for such an accent. However, few of the fans of his work seem to care. He also made a mark for injecting his films with a droll, often self-deprecating sense of humor, setting him apart from more serious action heroes such as Sylvester Stallone. (As an aside, his alternative-universe comedy/thriller Last Action Hero featured a poster of the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day which, in that alternate universe had Sylvester Stallone as its star; a similar in-joke in Twins suggested that the two actors might one day co-star, something which has yet to come to pass).
Films
1. Crood Awakening (2008)
2. The Kid & I (2005) - Arnold Schwarzenegger
3. around the World in 80 Days (2004) - Prince Hapi
4. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) (VG) (voice) - The Terminator
5. The Rundown (2003) (unaccredited) - Bar Patron
6. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) - Terminator
7."Liberty's Kids: Est. 1776" (2002) TV Series (voice) - Baron von Steuben
8. Collateral Damage (2002) - Gordy Brewer
9. Dr. Doolittle 2 (2001) (voice) (unaccredited) - White Wolf
10.2001 Winter Special Olympics (2001) (TV)
11. The 6th Day (2000) - Adam Gibson
12. End of Days (1999) - Jericho Cane
13. Batman & Robin (1997) - Mr. Freeze/Dr. Victor Fries
14. Jingle All the Way (1996) - Howard Langston
15. Eraser (1996) - U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger
16. T2 3-D: Battle Across Time (1996) - The Terminator
17. Junior (1994) - Dr. Alex Hesse
18. True Lies (1994) - Harry Tasker
19. Last Action Hero (1993) - Jack Slater/Himself
20. Christmas in Connecticut (1992) (TV) (uncredited) - Man in chair in front of Media Truck
21. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1992) (VG) (voice) - The Terminator
22. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - The Terminator "T800"/Uncle Bob
23. Kindergarten Cop (1990) - Detective John Kimble
24. Total Recall (1990) - Douglas Quaid/Hauser
25."Tales from the Crypt"
26. Twins (1988/I) - Julius Benedict
27. Red Heat (1988) - Capt. Ivan Danko
28. The Running Man (1987) - Ben Richards
29. Predator (1987) - Major Alan 'Dutch' Schaeffer
30. Raw Deal (1986) - Mark Kaminsky, aka Joseph P. Brenner
31. Commando (1985) - John Matrix
32. Red Sonja (1985) - Kalidor
33. The Terminator (1984) - The Terminator
34. Conan the Destroyer (1984) - Conan
35. Conan the Barbarian (1982) - Conan
36. The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980) (TV) - Mickey Hargitay
37. Scavenger Hunt (1979) - Lars, Gym Instructor
38. The Villain (1979) - Handsome Stranger
39."The San Pedro Beach Bums"
40."The Streets of San Francisco"
41.Stay Hungry (1976) - Joe Santo
42. Happy Anniversary and Goodbye (1974) (TV) - Rico
43. The Long Goodbye (1973) (uncredited) - Hood in Augustine's office
44. Hercules in New York (1970) (as Arnold Strong) - Hercules
Produced Films
1. The 6th Day (2000) (producer)
2. Last Action Hero (1993) (executive producer)
Directed Films
1. Christmas in Connecticut (1992) (TV)
2."Tales from the Crypt"
- The Switch (1990) TV Episode
Miscellaneous Crew
1. The Making of 'The Terminator': A Retrospective (1992) (V)
Himself Appearances
1. Legends Ball (2006) (TV)
2."This Week"
- Episode dated 23 April 2006 (2006) TV Episode (as Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger)
3."Meet the Press"
- Episode dated 26 February 2006 (2006) TV Episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger)
4."Taff"
- Episode dated 11 January 2006 (2006) TV Episode
5."Bl! tz"
- Episode dated 9 January 2006 (2006) TV Episode
6."Corazón de..."
- Episode dated 29 November 2005 (2005) TV Episode
7."The O'Reilly Factor"
- Episode dated 19 August 2005 (2005) TV Episode
- Episode dated 16 June 2005 (2005) TV Episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger)
8."Biography"
- Arnold Schwarzenegger: Flex Appeal (2005) TV Episode
- Sylvester Stallone (2005) TV Episode
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003) TV Episode
- Sharon Stone (2003) TV Episode
9. Pursuit of Equality (2005)
10."The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
- Episode dated 24 June 2005 (2005) TV Episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger)
- Episode dated 13 January 2005 (2005) TV Episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger)
11. AFI’s 100 Years, 100 'Movie Quotes': The Greatest Lines from American Film (2005) (TV)
12."NBC Nightly News"
- Episode dated 4 May 2005 (2005) TV Episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger)
13."The E! True Hollywood Story"
- I Love Lucy (2005) TV Episode
- Siegfried & Roy (2000) TV Episode
14."Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
- The Leomiti-Higgins Family (2005) TV Episode
15."Hardball with Chris Matthews"
- Episode dated 14 March 2005 (2005) TV Episode (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger)
16."Hannity & Colmes"
- Episode dated 7 March 2005 (2005) TV Episode
- Episode dated 10 June 2004 (2004) TV Episode
17. The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV) (uncredited)
18."60 Minutes"
- Episode dated 31 October 2004 (2004) TV Episode
19. WMD: Weapon of Mass Destruction (2004)
20.2004 Taurus World Stunt Awards (2004) (TV)
21. How Arnold Won the West (2004)
22."Dennis Miller"
- Episode dated 26 January 2004 (2004) TV Episode
23."The Barbara Walters Special"
- The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2003 (2003) TV Episode
24."Tinseltown TV"
- Episode dated 22 November 2003 (2003) TV Episode
25."BBC World News"
- Episode dated 17 November 2003 (2003) TV Episode
26. T3 Visual Effects Lab (2003) (V) - T-101
27."HBO First Look"
- Behind the Scenes of T3 (2003) TV Episode
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) TV Episode
- Behind the Scenes of 'Collateral Damage' (2002) TV Episode
- Collateral Damage (2002) TV Episode
28. Inside 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines' (2003) (TV)
29. Terminator 3: Sky Net Database (2003) (V)
30."Richard & Judy"
- Episode dated 21 July 2003 (2003) TV Episode
31."Channel 4 News"
- Episode dated 21 July 2003 (2003) TV Episode
32."Otro rollo con: Adal Ramones"
- Episode dated 15 July 2003 (2003) TV Episode
33. Macy’s 4th of July Spectacular (2003) (TV)
34."Howard Stern"
- Episode dated 30 June 2003 (2003) TV Episode
- Episode dated 19 February 2002 (2002) TV Episode
- Episode dated 29 November 1999 (1999) TV Episode
- Episode dated 16 March 1998 (1998) TV Episode
- Episode dated 21 July 1994 (1994) TV Episode
35.2003 ABC World Stunt Awards (2003) (TV) (uncredited)
36. AFI’s 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003) (TV) /Host
37. Trier, Kidman og Cannes (2003) (TV) (uncredited)
38. Super Bowl XXXVII (2003) (TV) - The Terminator/Himself
39. The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2003) (TV) - Presenter: Best Actress in Motion Picture [Musical-Comedy]
40."Secrets of Superstar Fitness" (2002) TV Series
41. Collateral Damage: The Hero in a New Era (2002) (V)
42.2002 ABC World Stunt Awards (2002) (TV) (Host)
43."Rank"
- 25 Toughest Stars (2002) TV Episode
44."Life and Times"
- The Making of Ivan Reitman (2002) TV Episode
- The Weider Brothers: Men of Iron (1999) TV Episode
45. Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (2002) (TV)
46. Dirty Harry: The Original (2001) (V)
47. I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (2001) (TV)
48. Last Party 2000 (2001) (uncredited)
49. Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator' (2001) (V)
50.2001 ABC World Stunt Awards (2001) (TV)
51. AFI’s 100 Years, 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV)
52. Anthony Quinn: The Final Words (2001) (V)
53. Imagining 'Total Recall' (2001) (V)
54. Predator: The Unseen Arnold (2001) (V)
55.If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator' (2001) (V)
56.The Making of 'Terminator 2: 3-D' (2000) (TV)
57.Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan' (2000) (V)
58.2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) (uncredited) - Presenter
59.End of Days: The Beginning (2000) (V)
60.The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) - Presenter: Best Visual Effects
61."WCW Monday Nitro"
- Night of Championships (2000) TV Episode
62."The Howard Stern Radio Show"
- Episode dated 27 November 1999 (1999) TV Episode
63."WWF Smackdown!"
- Episode dated 18 November 1999 (1999) TV Episode
64.2Intimate Portrait: Loni Anderson (1999) (TV)
65."Late Night with Conan O'Brien"
- Episode dated 11 November 1999 (1999) TV Episode
66.Arnold Schwarzenegger: Hollywood Hero (1999) (TV)
67."Biography of the Millennium: 100 People - 1000 Years" (1999) (mini) TV Series
68.Intimate Portrait: Kelly Preston (1999) (TV)
69."The Directors"
- The Films of Ivan Reitman (????) TV Episode
- The Films of James Cameron (????) TV Episode
70. Junket Whore (1998)
71. to Life! America Celebrates Israel's 50th (1998) (TV)
72. The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) (uncredited) - Presenter: 'Titanic' Film Clip
73. Falco - Hoch wie nie (1998) (V)
74."The Magic Hour"
- Episode #1.1 (1998) TV Episode
75. Hollywood Salutes Arnold Schwarzenegger: An American Cinematheque Tribute (1998) (TV)
76."Mundo VIP"
- Show nº62 (1997) TV Episode
- Show nº 19 (1996) TV Episode
- Show nº 17 (1996) TV Episode
77. Stand Tall (1997)
78. Directors: James Cameron (1997) (V)
79."Wetten, dass..?"
- Wetten, dass..? aus Hannover (1996) TV Episode
- Wetten, dass..? aus Saarbrücken (1991) TV Episode
- Wetten, dass..? aus Linz (1988) TV Episode
80."E-Explosiv - Das Magazin"
- Episode dated 5 December 1996 (1996) TV Episode
81. A Century of Science Fiction (1996) (V)
82. Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) (TV)
83. The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) (uncredited) - Presenter: Irving G. Thalberg Award
84."Hollywood Women" (1994) (mini) TV Series
85. A Century of Cinema (1994)
86. Beretta’s Island (1994)
87. The Last Party (1993) (uncredited)
88."Aspel & Company"
- Episode #10.7 (1993) TV Episode
89. Dave (1993)
90. T2: More Than Meets the Eye (1993) (V)
91.1993 MTV Movie Awards (1993) (TV) - Presenter
92. Lincoln (1992) (TV) (voice) - John G. Nicolay
93. Feed (1992)
94. Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (1992) (TV)
95.1992 MTV Movie Awards (1992) (TV) - Presenter
96. The Making of 'The Terminator': A Retrospective (1992) (V)
97."Saturday Night Live"
- Episode #17.4 (1991) TV Episode (uncredited)
- Episode #14.7 (1988) TV Episode (uncredited)
98. Victory & Valor: Special Olympics World Games (1991) (TV)
99."Naked Hollywood" (1991) (mini) TV Series
100."Late Night with David Letterman"
- Episode dated 10 July 1991 (1991) TV Episode (uncredited)
- Episode dated 17 October 1985 (1985) TV Episode
101. The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' (1991) (TV)
102. The Making of 'Total Recall' (1990) (TV) /Douglas Quaid
103."The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"
- Episode dated 16 December 1988 (1988) TV Episode
104."Mensch Meier"
- Episode dated 21 August 1986 (1986) TV Episode
105."Good Morning Britain"
- Episode dated 21 January 1986 (1986) TV Episode
106. The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984) (TV) - Co-Presenter: Technical Achievement Awards
107. The Making of 'Terminator' (1984) (TV)
108. Carnival in Rio (1983) (TV) - as host
109. Body by Garret (1982)
110. Our Voices Ourselves (1982) (TV)
111. The Comeback (1980)
112."V.I.P.-Schaukel"
- Episode #7.3 (1977) TV Episode
113."Dinah!"
- Episode dated 29 August 1977 (1977) TV Episode
114. Pumping Iron (1977
