Austrian-born actor, producer. Former bodybuilder. Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger is one among the most successful boxoffice stars in history. Schwarzenegger is one of the 40 most successful stars in box office history, with more than 50 credits earning over $4 billion globally.
To celebrate his 75th birthday VarietyLists his top 10 film performances.
A career that started by playing the piano “special agent”Infiltrating a gym “Stay Hungry”(1976) and a spotlight on the documentary feature classic “Pumping Iron”Schwarzenegger was born in 1977 and went on to be one of the greatest action stars of his generation.
He was best known for his role in the epic adaptation “Conan the Barbarian”(1982), directed John Milius with co-written by Oscar-winner Oliver Stone. His first box office success was followed by the most important franchise in his career, with which he continued to be a star. “The Terminator” (1984), playing the villainous cyborg sent back in time to kill the mother of humanity’s savior John Connor. It was the inspiration for one of the greatest sequels. “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” (1991). Schwarzenegger, a young Connor’s protector (played here by Edward Furlong), was portrayed by Linda Hamilton in an Oscar-worthy performance.
Schwarzenegger was a dominant force in the ’80s and ’90s, with roles in “Commando” (1985), “Predator” (1987), “Twins” (1988), “Kindergarten Cop” (1990), “Total Recall”(1990) “True Lies” (1994).
He was still considered a great guy, and he has received a few awards. “one-note”To film critics. Schwarzenegger won a Golden Globe nomination for his role as a man who is pregnant. “Junior”(1994) He was an executive producer on the series with his long-time friend, collaborator James Cameron. “Years of Living Dangerously” (2014).
Read Variety’sCheck out the rankings below to see his best scene from each performance.
Honorable mentions: “Conan the Barbarian” (1982); “Red Sonja” (1985); “Last Action Hero” (1993); “Jingle All the Way” (1996); “Batman & Robin” (1997)