Arnold Schwarzenegger

Here’s one actor you won’t see in the Oval Office. However, that hasn’t stopped this Austrian native from transitioning from a bodybuilder to a highly successful action star and finally to a politician. Arnold Schwarzenegger has excelled in one of the most competitive political arenas in the world, serving two terms as governor of California from 2003 to 2011.

Although he ran as a Republican, many hoped he would bridge the deep gap between liberals and conservatives in the state. However, his time in office was marred by numerous scandals, including a highly publicized affair with his housekeeper.