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John Joseph Travolta
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02/18/1954 Birthplace:
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The tempestuous career of formidable Hollywood star John Travolta decisively discredits the old adage that there are no second acts. The New Jersey native first gained fame as a suave, dim-witted, Brooklyn high school student on the sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter" (ABC, 1975-79). Being in the right place in the right era, he became inextricably linked to pop culture trends, thanks to sensational starring roles in the disco drama “Saturday Night Fever” (1977) and the 1950s retro musical, “Grease” (1978). Travolta also had a hand in the country music revival of the early 1980’s with his popular
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Milestone
1966
Stage debut in "Who Will Save the Plowboy?" at age 12
1970
Dropped out of high school at age 16
Began acting career in summer stock in New Jersey
Acted in Off-Broadway productions
1974
Made Broadway debut in "Over Here!"; acted opposite the Andrews Sisters for 10 months
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