Arnold Schwarzenegger
Date of birth: 1947-07-30
Place of birth: Thal, Styria, Austria
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Arnold Strong, Arnie Schwarzenegger
Biography
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder, known for his roles in high-profile action films. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Schwarzenegger began lifting weights at age 15 and won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and, subsequently, the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He is tied with Phil Heath for the joint-second number of all-time Mr. Olympia wins, behind Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney, who are joint-first with eight wins each. Nicknamed the "Austrian Oak" in his bodybuilding days, he is regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders ever. He has written books and articles about bodybuilding, including the autobiographical Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder (1977) and The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding (1998). The Arnold Sports Festival, the second-most prestigious bodybuilding event after Mr. Olympia, is named after him. He appeared in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron (1977), which set him on his way to a film career. After retiring from bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action star with his breakthrough in the sword and sorcery epic Conan the Barbarian (1982), a box-office success with a sequel in 1984. After playing the title character in the science fiction film The Terminator (1984), he starred in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and three other sequels. His other successful action films included Commando (1985), The Running Man (1987), Predator (1987), Total Recall(1990), and True Lies (1994), in addition to comedy films such as Twins (1988), Kindergarten Cop (1990) and Jingle All the Way (1996). At the height of his career, Schwarzenegger was known for his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone. He is the founder of the film production company Oak Productions. As a registered member of the Republican Party, Schwarzenegger chaired the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports during most of the George H. W. Bush administration. In 2003, he was elected governor of California in a special recall election to replace Gray Davis, the governor at the time. He received 48.6 per cent of the vote, 17 points ahead of the runner-up, Cruz Bustamante of the Democratic Party. He was sworn in on November 17 to serve the remainder of Davis' term. He was reelected in the 2006 gubernatorial election with an increased vote share of 55.9 per cent to serve a full term. In 2011, he reached his term limit as governor and returned to acting.
Movie Credits
Predator
1987-06-12
A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves h
The Terminator
1984-10-26
In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991-07-03
Ten years after the events of the original, a reprogrammed T-800 is sent back in time to protect you
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
2003-07-02
It's been 10 years since John Connor saved Earth from Judgment Day, and he's now living under the ra
Total Recall
1990-06-01
Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Recall, a comp
The Running Man
1987-11-13
By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, c
Batman & Robin
1997-06-20
Batman and his sidekick Robin attempt to the foil the sinister schemes of a deranged set of new vill
Raw Deal
1986-06-06
Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sher
The Comeback
1980-05-12
After an absence of five years, six times Mr Olympia winner Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a comeback a
Commando
1985-10-03
John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs
Stay Hungry
1976-04-23
A dishonest businessman asks rich layabout Craig Blake to help him buy a gym, which will be demolish
Hercules in New York
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Dolph: Unbreakable
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From a troubled upbringing in Sweden to global stardom, the film explores Dolph’s hidden battles—inc
Junior
1994-11-22
A research scientist becomes the world's first pregnant man in order to test a drug he and a colleag
The 6th Day
2000-11-17
A world of the very near future in which cattle, fish, and even the family pet can be cloned. But cl
Twins
1988-12-09
Julius and Vincent Benedict are the results of an experiment that would allow for the perfect child.
Eraser
1996-06-21
A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involv
Jingle All the Way
1996-11-21
Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointin
Last Action Hero
1993-06-18
After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop.
End of Days
1999-11-24
Cynical bodyguard Jericho is hired by a man possessed by Satan, who is in search of his bride. When
Red Heat
1988-06-17
A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is s
Conan the Destroyer
1984-06-29
Conan is commissioned by the evil queen Taramis to safely escort a teen princess and her powerful bo
Red Sonja
1985-04-09
The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills
Conan the Barbarian
1982-03-16
A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for ye
Collateral Damage
2002-02-06
Firefighter Gordon Brewer is plunged into the complex and dangerous world of international terrorism
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
2002-01-01
A documentary on the making of "Pumping Iron" to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Aired on Cinemax.
True Lies
1994-07-15
A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he
Breakout
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...So Goes the Nation
2006-10-04
A look at the role of the Buckeye State in the 2004 Presidential Election.
The Last Stand
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The Expendables 2
2012-08-08
Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men i
Arnold: Made in Britain
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Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012-02-04
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Terminator Genisys
2015-06-23
The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At t
Escape Plan
2013-10-09
Ray Breslin is the world's foremost authority on structural security. After analyzing every high sec
Commando: Retribution
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Sabotage
2014-03-28
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The Expendables 3
2014-08-07
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Arnold's Blueprint
2012-09-26
A short documentary showing how Arnold Schwarzenegger's military service played a critical role in h
Bio.
2005-03-01
Generation Iron
2013-09-20
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Al Franken: God Spoke
2006-01-01
Join filmmaking duo Chris Hegedus and Nick Doob as their cameras follow Franken to book signings, ca
The Expendables
2010-08-07
Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a m
Gerrymandering
2010-10-15
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Taming The Beast
The world strongest man learns how to embrace his mental health challenges by confronting his inner
Maggie
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There's a deadly zombie epidemic threatening humanity, but Wade, a small-town farmer and family man,
The Original Action Hero
The film will track the evolution of the action hero in films and how aspects and perspectives have
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
2015-03-28
See the Class of 2015 take their place in history during the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
The Man with the Bag
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Iron Mask
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Commissioned to map the Far East territories of the Russian Empire, cartographer Jonathan Green sets
Manolito Espinberg: une vie de cinéma
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Around the World in 80 Days
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Dr. Dolittle 2
2001-06-22
A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
2000-05-30
Nearly all the cast and crew are on hand to give stories and memories about the making of the film.
Imagining 'Total Recall'
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Making of documentary featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Paul Verhoeven.
Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator'
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Iron and Beyond
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Kino kolossal - Herkules, Maciste & Co
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The Making of 'Terminator 2 3D'
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The Power of the Market
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Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: Hollywood Hero
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The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
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The Making of the Terminator
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The Making of 'The Terminator': A Retrospective
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An interview session with Arnold Schwarzenegger and director James Cameron gives us a better underst
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995-06-05
Based on the first centenary of the largest exporter of films in the world, that is Hollywood, is th
Beretta's Island
1994-05-05
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Arnold: The Man Behind the Muscle
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T2: More Than Meets the Eye
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A documentary about scenes that were deleted from the original theatrical release of Terminator 2.
Lincoln
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Famous actors read testimonies from people close to Lincoln about him and his actions during the Civ
The Long Goodbye
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Dave
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James Bond: The First 21 Years
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A look back at the first 21 years of Britain's most successful film series.
Party in Rio
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The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump
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An investigation into many of the shocking claims against Emmett, which include allegations of race
Return Engagement
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This Is America
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Inspired by shock-documentaries like Mondo Cane, this film looks at the wilder side of life in Ameri
Christmas in Connecticut
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Elizabeth is the star of a successful cooking show and author of several cookbooks. But when her man
Feed
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Milius
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The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of
The Making of The Expendables 3
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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the third installment of the Expendables franchise.
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
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Pumping Iron
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Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King
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The Jayne Mansfield Story
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The story of the 1950s platinum-blonde sex symbol whose search for stardom and meteoric (if brief) c
Happy Anniversary and Goodbye
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As her 25th anniversary approaches, Norma Michaels realizes that her marriage to her dentist husband
The Villain
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Handsome Stranger has agreed to escort Charming Jones to collect her inheritance from her father. Bu
Scavenger Hunt
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Andre the Giant
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An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated car
Bigger Stronger Faster*
2008-05-30
In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country i
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'
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Sylvester Stallone's 90-minute video diary, covering the making of "The Expendables".
I Am Greta
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Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
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WWE Hall Of Fame 2013
2013-04-09
Donald Trump, Mick Foley, Bruno Sammartino, Bob Backlund, Booker T, and Trish Stratus are celebrated
Revenge of the Electric Car
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A sequel to 2006's Who Killed the Electric Car?, director Chris Paine once again looks at electric v
KURZ
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Few personalities have shaped the political landscape in Austria in such a short time, polarized dis
Bruno Sammartino
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A documentary about World Wrestling Federation Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino.
LA DA Story
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Los Angeles District Attorney’s office professes to protect the residents of Los Angeles County by p
T2: Reprogramming The Terminator
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This retrospective documentary focuses on the cast and crew reminiscing about the making of the film
Ultimate Reality
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Only the creator of "Spiderman of the Rings" could bring you this bizarre collision of footage from
Workers Con
2017-11-01
Workers Compensation, is the Worker's Con, a process flawed, buried in bureaucracy, adding insult to
Arnie's 50 Greatest Ever Stunts
2016-04-23
Hollywood action man Arnold Schwarzenegger guides viewers through some of the world's most cunning s
Wonders of the Sea
2017-12-21
Filmed over three years in various locations, from the Fiji Islands to the Bahamas, Wonders of the S
Reagan
2011-02-07
Based on the story of Americas enigmatic career of one of the revered architects of the modern world
Right America: Feeling Wronged
2009-02-15
HBO documentary about interviews with conservatives in America regarding their opinion about Barack
Running with Arnold
2006-10-01
A documentary on Arnold Schwarzenegger's gubernatorial campaign in California.
Arnold Schwarzenegger – The Art of Bodybuilding
2020-01-25
The film consists of unprocessed, original 16mm material, which VanLoo shot during the Mr. Olympia B
WWE WrestleMania 31
2015-03-29
WrestleMania 31 was the thirty-first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) e
VOMO: Vote or Miss Out
2020-09-14
Some of the biggest names in comedy and music come together for a nonpartisan comedy special event t
Total Recall(ed)
2021-04-06
Weaving together new, insider stories and archival video, several key players from the 2003 recall e
Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic
2019-04-14
The history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent
Anything Is Possible
2015-03-28
Some people become icons, but rarely does someone emerge who becomes the inspiration for generations
Global Warming: Our Searing Earth
2007-03-01
Global Warming: Our Searing Earth lays bare the hidden catastrophe of global warming. Using original
David Blaine: Beyond Magic
2016-11-16
In his most revealing performance yet, the one-hour special features an exploration into Blaine’s tr
Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
2006-01-31
Featuring Robert Crumb, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiny Tim, Russ Meyer and more this volume of the “Mid
The Kid & I
2005-12-02
Aaron Roman is a teenager with cerebral palsy who dreams of starring in a big-time action movie. Whe
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
2005-03-01
Pursuit of Equality
2005-04-24
By issuing marriage licenses to same gender couples, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom uproots the st
"STARdate" with Ralf Moeller!
2002-08-09
In 2002, Holm Dressler wanted to produce a portrait series called “STARdate” that would trace the ca
Sly
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His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylve
Christmas in Hollywood
2003-11-13
Dozens of stars--including Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Bob Hope, and more--demonstrate how the yuletide s
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
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Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
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An account of the professional and personal life of renowned American photographer Annie Leibovitz,
Aftermath
2017-02-28
A fatal plane crash changes the lives of Roman and Jake forever. Roman loses his wife and daughter i
Junket Whore
1998-10-12
A documentary film that explores the relationship between publicists and journalists in Hollywood.
Jackie Chan: Down to Earth
An in-depth look at the past four decades of work by legendary martial artist, Jackie Chan.
Killing Gunther
2017-09-22
A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to k
Anthony Quinn: The Final Words
2001-01-01
In a historical interview only a few months before his death, the harger-than-life star of Zorba the
The Making of 'Superman II'
1983-07-17
Documentary about the making of the sequel to Superman.
Conor McGregor: Notorious
2017-11-03
Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Filmed over the course of 4
Terminator: Dark Fate
2019-10-23
Decades after Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, a lethal new Terminator is sent to eliminate the
Born Strong
2017-11-03
Born Strong is the story of the four strongest men on the planet. Each year, the Arnold Strongman Cl
Kung Fury 2
1985. Miami is kept safe under the watchful eye of Kung Fury and his Thundercops, the ultimate polic
Kindergarten Cop
1990-12-21
Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten
Generation Iron 2
2017-05-12
From the director of Generation Iron, comes the anticipated sequel that will depict 5 of the top bod
The Game Changers
2019-09-16
From the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas and the anthropology lab at Dartmouth, to a strongman gym in Berli
A Century of Science Fiction
1996-01-01
American Documentary, narrated by Christopher Lee
A Riddle of Steel: The Definitive History of Conan the Barbarian
2019-08-31
The story of Conan the Cimmerian, from Robert E. Howard's pulp fiction anti-hero to pop culture icon
Dare2Dream: The Flex Wheeler Story
2015-09-15
Flex Wheeler - a four-time Arnold Classic champion - is largely regarded as the Uncrowned Mr. Olympi
Dirty Harry: The Original
2001-11-20
A retrospective look at the five Dirty Harry films (1971-88), starring Clint Eastwood.
WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009
2012-01-03
Smackdown! Tenth Anniversary was put together with the Best of SmackDown 1999 – 2009 counts down the
Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild
1988-03-01
After an absence of five years, six times Mr. Olympia winner Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a comeback
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
2005-04-22
A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they l
The Rundown
2003-09-26
When Travis, the mouthy son of a criminal, disappears in the Amazon in search of a treasured artifac
Stallone: Frank, That Is
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An inside look into the fascinating life, career and survival of the most unknown famous entertainer
Schwarzenegger's Superstars of Muscle
1991-01-01
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's Guide to Blowing Sh*T Up
2015-10-01
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Body by Garret
1982-05-30
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Superstars and their Moms
1987-05-03
Mother's Day special in which celebrities appear with their mothers to relate incidents from their p
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains
2003-06-03
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Bill Nye's Global Meltdown
2016-02-16
Acclaimed educator and "Science Guy" Bill Nye realizes the reason he is feeling down is because he i
Sauna Report Germany - The Naked Joy of Sweating
1998-01-01
If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator'
2000-12-26
A behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 sci-fi/action film that has since become one of the modern clas
How Arnold Won the West
2004-04-24
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Terminator Salvation
2009-05-20
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against the in
I Am Not Your Negro
2017-02-03
Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a medit
Tough Guise: Violence, Media & the Crisis in Masculinity
1999-01-01
Tough Guise systematically examines the relationship between pop-cultural imagery and the social con
WEAKEND
2003-10-11
Video and audio of Arnold Schwarzenegger as Adam Gibson from The 6th Day (2000) is loosened up and r
Alien: First Contact
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When a Weyland worker, Jessica, becomes unresponsive, Michael is called to check out the scene. Duri
T2 3-D: Battle Across Time
1996-04-27
The attraction is a mini-sequel to Terminator 2: Judgment Day, reuniting director James Cameron and
Playboy's Playmate Party
1977-08-14
Playboy's Playmate Party 1977