John Travolta

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Full Name
John Joseph Travolta
Born
February 18th, 1954
Height
6ft 2in
Hometown
Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $250 million
Partner
Kelly Preston
Family
John Travolta was born to Salvatore Travolta, a tyre salesman and former American football player, and Helen Cecilia Travolta, an actor and singer, in Englewood, New Jersey. He is the youngest of six children, all of whom pursued careers in entertainment. Travolta married actor Kelly Preston in 1991, and they remained together until her death in 2020. They had three children: Jett, Ella Bleu and Benjamin. Jett died in 2009 at the age of 16.
Top Movies
'Pulp Fiction', 'Saturday Night Fever', 'Grease', 'Face/Off', 'Get Shorty'
Top Shows
'Welcome Back, Kotter', 'American Crime Story: The People v OJ Simpson', 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble'
Awards
Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy', Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Limited Series', IIFA Award for 'Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema'
Fun Facts
Before becoming a film star, Travolta achieved chart success as a singer, with songs including 'Let Her In', which reached the US Top 10. ### He is a qualified pilot who owns multiple aircraft and has held several pilot licences for decades. ### Quentin Tarantino's casting of Travolta in 'Pulp Fiction' is widely regarded as one of the greatest career revivals in Hollywood history.
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Samuel L Jackson, Nicolas Cage, Uma Thurman, Olivia Newton-John, Bruce Willis

John Travolta is an American actor, singer and producer whose career has spanned more than five decades.

Rising to fame through the television sitcom ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’, Travolta became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars with iconic performances in ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘Grease’. After a period of commercial decline during the 1980s, he enjoyed a remarkable career revival following Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’, leading to acclaimed roles in films including ‘Get Shorty’, ‘Face/Off’, ‘Primary Colors’ and ‘Hairspray’.

Renowned for his charisma, versatility and enduring screen presence, Travolta has earned Academy Award nominations, Golden Globe recognition and a lasting place among the most recognisable actors in American cinema.

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John Travolta is an American actor, singer and producer best known for films including 'Saturday Night Fever', 'Grease', 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Face/Off'.
John Travolta has been nominated for two Academy Awards for 'Best Actor', for 'Saturday Night Fever' and 'Pulp Fiction', but has not won an Oscar.
Yes. John Travolta is a qualified pilot and aviation enthusiast who has flown aircraft for many years and has owned several private planes.
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