The Life and Legacy of a Modern Icon - Arnold Schwarzenegger

<p>Synopsis for The Life and Legacy of a Modern Icon - Arnold Schwarzenegger<br>Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30 1947 in Thal Austria. He rose to fame as a world champion bodybuilder winning the Mr. Universe title at the age of 20 and the Mr. Olympia title six times in a row from 1970 to 1975. He then transitioned to a successful acting career becoming an international movie star with roles in blockbuster action films like Conan the Barbarian (1982) and The Terminator (1984).</p><p><br>Schwarzenegger also had a notable political career serving as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. During his tenure he implemented several significant policies including the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and the Safe Clean and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010.<br> </p><p>In addition to his bodybuilding acting and political achievements Schwarzenegger is known for his work as an environmentalist philanthropist and best-selling author.<br> </p>