John Travolta

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AKA:
John Joseph Travolta
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
02/18/1954
Birthplace:
Englewood, New Jersey
biography
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 Continued
Credits
Cast
2009
(TV Show)
2008-2008
Cast
2008
Edna Turnblad
2007
Elmer C Robinson
2007
Woody Stevens
2007
(TV Show)
2005-2005
Himself
2005
Chili Palmer
2005
Bobby Long
2004
Captain Mike Kennedy
2004
Howard Saint
2004
Agent Tom Hardy
2003
Gabriel Shear
2001
Russ Richards
2000
Producer
2000
Terl
2000
Paul Brenner
1999
Jan Schlichtmann
1998
Governor Jack Stanton
1998
Sam Baily
1997
Joey
1997
Executive Producer
1997
Sean Archer
1997
Michael
1996
George Malley
1996
Vic Deakins
1996
Louis Pinnock
1995
Chili Palmer
1995
Vincent Vega
1994
screenplay
1991
Scott Barnes
1991
James Ubriacco
1989
Jack
1981
Frank Morrison
Travis Heath
Buford "Bud" Davis
Jack Cabe
Adam Lawrence
James Ubriacco
James Ubriacco
Tony Manero
Voice of Henry
Zack Melon
milestones
Year
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
 
Appeared in the original Broadway production of "Grease" (also toured with show for 10 months)
Continued