New Delhi [India]July 30 (ANI): Hollywood native hunk Arnold Schwarzenegger, who celebrated his 75th birthday today, has had a successful career as a bodybuilder, action hero, entrepreneur and governor.
As a bodybuilder, he first came into international limelight by winning both Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia competitions several times. Schwarzenegger became the face of the then new sport of bodybuilding, which led to the attention of the entertainment industry.
Schwarzenegger’s heavy accent in his early days in Hollywood led to his dialogue being dubbed by another actor. He later found his true place in films as an action hero when he starred in ‘Conan, the Barbarian’, and then his career kicked into high gear.
On his 75th birthday, let’s take a look at some of his best works in cinema.
‘Conan the Barbarian’ (1982)
Written and directed by John Milius, Schwarzenegger plays the lead in this tale of swords and sandals. The actor’s seriousness on screen really makes him legitimately believable as a guy who can win every great fight.
“The Terminator” (1984)
From a then-man named James Cameron, the film is a masterclass in the horror/science-fiction genre. A damaged stop-motion android, limping one leg at a time, chases in the finale one of the scariest moments in film history.
‘Commando’ (1985)
Schwarzenegger played a retired military colonel trying to save his kidnapped daughter, played by child actress Alyssa Milano, who has recently become known as a political activist. While the film didn’t really break new ground for the genre, it was a happy diversion for action fans.
‘Stalker’ (1987)
Shortly after “Aliens” became a huge summer blockbuster blending action and science fiction “Predator” came Schwarzenegger’s entry into the genre. He once again played the role of a military officer on a mission. However this is different from attacks by an alien creature. The film led to several sequels and spinoffs.
‘Total Recall’ (1990)
The film places its star at the center of a journey to another planet where she is unable to tell what is real and what is false. Upon its release, “Total Recall” received an honorary Oscar for its visual effects, but there was some opposition to its high content of violence.
“True Lies” (1994)
Schwarzenegger stars as a fearless terrorist fighter who faces his biggest challenge when he begins to suspect that his wife is having an affair with a used car salesman. This action-packed comedy by James Cameron features a spectacular stunt sequence with Curtis as Arnold tries to save him. (ANI)
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