Hollywood and Arnold Schwarzenegger have gone hand-in-hand to produce some of the biggest action flicks to date. The 76-year-old actor built himself such a staggering physique that every action flick with high-octane thrill had to involve him. However, such movies often involve heavy set-building, stuntmen, and supporting actors. Thus, in order to have the movie shine, directors bet big on who they choose.

In a case of pin-point accuracy of nailing the role, Schwarzenegger’s 90s starrer, Kindergarten Cop, went one step ahead by having a former gangster play a supporting cast.

Kindergarten Cop featured a real-life gangster

Released in 1990, the Ivan Reitman directorial is one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best-received movies. The plot which involved a perfect blend of action-comedy has the actor portray a kindergarten teacher who is actually an undercover cop. The action scenes involved Chinese-American actor Galen Yuen as a supporting cast. Yuen was a former member of the Suey Sing gang that operated murky businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The actor who died of a blood infection in 2015 moved around his teenage years and much of his adult life with a gun. In an Apple podcast by his niece, it has now come to light that he had featured among the likes of Schwarzenegger. Interestingly, his time in Hollywood was not that of crime but of redemption. After spending jail time in the ’70s and on a life-changing journey, Yeun took to small roles and later acted mentor to aspiring Asian actors.

The story of this change of heart and unique redemption is similar to what the legend himself had in his Terminator movies. Speaking of which, he is now back in showbiz.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has dedicated his life to action and selflessness

Contrary to his tempest on-screen persona, Schwarzenegger has a much more tranquil heart in real life. The actor had his contributions accounted for when Netflix made him its Chief Action Officer. Furthermore, the star is soon to be back on-screen following two back-to-back hits with FUBAR and Arnold. The upcoming flicks that involve him are season two of both of the aforementioned Netflix productions and Hollywood action flicks such as Kung Fury 2.

On the personal front, the legend has dedicated his life to selflessness. After dedicating himself to the betterment of humanity with his 76th birthday wishlist, the fitness icon continues to radiate positivity. With tips, tricks, and motivations on his daily and free newsletters to shout-outs to his fans on social media, he is radiating positivity all over. Finally, the icon shared his humbleness when he opened up his modest lifestyle with the endearing company of his pets.

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