If you’re around my age of mid (running towards late) 30’s, then it’s safe to say when you were little there was no Hollywood force larger than Arnold Schwarzenegger. But do a little digging and you’ll find that there may not be a bigger American success than Arnold.
Admittedly, for some, his film career is the defining thing in his life, and it probably should be. But let’s not forget his championship bodybuilding, politics, entrepreneurship, and a whole host of other forays that any one of which would have been challenging for a first-generation immigrant to excel at.