The transition from body-builder to film star is a path trodden by many seeking Hollywood's favours, but none has succeeded in breaking through as a major star so spectacularly as Arnold Schwarzenegger. This biography offers an overview of a life and career that has, with unnerving accuracy, carved out a unique niche in the American psyche. It also represents a detailed examination of Schwarzenegger's movies, from the Conan films, The Jayne Mansfield Story and Total Recall to the Terminator films. This biography also looks at Schwarzenegger's private life - his business dealings and political life.