Arnold Schwarzenegger, born July 30, 1947, in the tiny village of Thal, Austria, marks his 79th birthday today. I don’t want any gifts,” Schwarzenegger wrote in a birthday message shared on social media. At 79, he’s still trying to get the world moving—and willing to lose money to do it. (L-R) Christopher Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt attend Netflix’s ‘FUBAR’ Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere at Netflix Tudum Theater on June 11, 2025 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicA proud father—and ‘Opa’While much of Arnold’s public life has played out on movie screens and political stages, family remains at the heart of who he is. Happy birthday, Arnold.