How Arnold Became the Richest Actor in the World?

Arnold Schwarzenegger is now the richest actor in the world with a staggering net worth of $1.2 billion, surpassing many global icons.

But behind all his fame and money lies a tale of resilience. Arnold was born in 1947 in Thal, Austria to Gustav Schwarzenegger who was a local police chief who had served as a military policeman in the Nazi regime during World War II.

His father’s affiliation with the Nazi Party had a significant impact on Arnold’s early life. He had a tough childhood and has also talked about how hard it was to grow up at many instances.

At age 14, Arnold found his passion for bodybuilding. He started lifting weights. By 21, he had won the Mr. Universe title and later won the Mr. Olympia Crown seven times. In 1966, he moved to the United States. That changed his life. He would go on to dominate both the fitness world and Hollywood.

Arnold’s breakout role came in 1982 with Conan the Barbarian, followed by iconic hits like The Terminator, Predator, Total Recall and True Lies. Forbes estimates he earned $500 million from acting alone. But acting is not the only reason Arnold became rich. He invested heavily in real estate, including stakes in Dimensional Fund Advisors, Easton Town Center in Ohio and the Waldorf Astoria in Los Angeles. Later, Arnold also became a politician.

He was elected as the Governor of California in 2003. Today, Arnold is a very successful man. His story shows that it is possible to become great even if life starts out hard.

This article is authored by Cheeram Kanishka Yadav as part of internship program with Deccan Chronicle