’s daughter Katherine has paid a touching tribute to her actor dad on his 75th birthday with some adorable throwback snaps.
, who is married to , celebrated the former governor of California’s big day with a slew of childhood pictures.
Showing off Arnold’s cheeky side, one image shows the actor sticking two fingers up behind Katherine’s head while riding a horse.
In another pic, a young Katherine is climbing on her dad’s shoulders as they lark about in a pool, while the next shows a beaming Arnold clutching two of his children.
The final slide of the Instagram carousel shows Arnold strolling on a lawn embracing his granddaughter, Lyla, whom Chris and Katherine welcomed in 2021.
Katherine wrote: ‘Happy birthday daddy!! We love you so much! You’re the best and most fun opa and dad and we are all so lucky to have you in our lives! Happy happy!!’
Katherine’s followers flocked to congratulate Arnold on his birthday, including former American Idol contestant Katharine McPhee, who commented with four love heart emojis.
An Instagram user added: ‘Happy birthday Arnie! Hope you have a brilliant day! ?? #LEGEND.’
A fan wrote: ‘Love your dad ❤️plus we share the same bday.’
‘Happy birthday to the great oak that little oaks came from! Sending love from Tokyo!’, another follower penned.
Arnold was a professional weightlifter before Hollywood beckoned, winning the Mr Universe title in a strongman contest at the age of 20.
His breakthrough role was in the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian, a role he will revive in a recently announced reboot called Conan.
As well as his iconic performance in the Terminator franchise, Arnold became known as an action star in films including Commando, Predator and Total Recall.
Meanwhile, Katherine recently gave birth to her with Jurassic World star Chris, whom she married in 2019.
Eloise was born last month, with Katherine taking to Instagram .
