Arnold Schwarzenegger carved out a unique niche as the muscle-bound hero of 1980s and ’90s action cinema, becoming synonymous with relentless strength and iconic catchphrases. His portrayal of Conan in Conan the Barbarian and Conan the Destroyer helped establish his larger-than-life screen persona, while James Cameron’s The Terminator turned him into a science fiction legend as the indestructible cyborg. Schwarzenegger also brought a blend of charm and brawn to Predator and the blockbuster sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Branching into ensemble action, he later joined The Expendables 2, proving he still delivers explosive, crowd-pleasing performances decades after launching his career.