Series
★ 7.9
2023
Arnold
This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.
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Charles Gaines
Born
1942-01-06 · 84 yrs
Died
2026-07-21
From
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Known for
Writing
Charles Latham Gaines Jr. (January 6, 1942 – July 21, 2026) was an American writer and outdoorsman, notable for numerous works in both the fiction and non-fiction genres. His writing most typically concerns the outdoors sports of fishing in general and fly fishing in particular, as well as upland bird hunting and mountaineering, often with an intellectual and philosophical bent, and an eye towards the various cultures and traditions surrounding different forms of fishing around the world. In addition to his outdoors writings, Gaines covered the 'Golden Age' of professional bodybuilding and is the co-author (with George Butler, who did the photography) of Pumping Iron: The Art and Sport of Bodybuilding (1974), considered the definitive journalistic work in that field, and credited with bringing greater awareness to a specialized subculture, as well as helping to launch the career of Arno…
