Happy birthday! Arnold Schwarzenegger turns 78 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 78 on Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2025.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-politician-business man-bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger (Total Recall, The Terminator, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Schwarzenegger, a cultural icon

Born in Thal on July 30, 1947, Arnold Schwarzenegger's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Schwarzenegger's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Arnold hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Arnold Schwarzenegger as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Arnold, you're the best!

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