Arnold Schwarzenegger, who turned 75 today (July 30), has many accolades to his credit - from being a former professional bodybuilder to an actor and later a politician. He has also won the prestigious bodybuilding contest `Mr Olympia` 7 times

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An early picture of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger taken in May 1977 during the 38th Cannes film festival. He presented `Pumping Iron`, a documentary, spreading his fame beyond bodybuilding circles. (Pic-AFP)
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While posing with a poster of the TV series he stars in as a cartoon superhero, `The Governator`, in Cannes, southern France. (Pic-AFP)

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney standing along with `Mr Freeze` and `Batman` character suits from their movie Batman and Robin. (Pic-AFP)
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The newly elected Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver raise their arms after delivering a victory speech at a party in Los Angeles in Oct 2003. (Pic-AFP)

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Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, wife Maria Shriver and their four children attend the film premiere of `The Longest Yard` at Graumans Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. (Pic-AFP)
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Late Sheila Dikshit with former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, during the Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi in February 2012.

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The Austrian-born US California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger stamp released by the Austrian postal service to mark his 57th birthday. (Pic-AFP)
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