John Travolta
American actor (born 1954)
John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor, dancer and singer.
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| Born | John Joseph Travolta February 18, 1954 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, dancer, producer, singer, writer, pilot |
| Years active | 1972–present |
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| Children |
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| Website | http://www.travolta.com |
Biography
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The youngest of six children,[1] John Joseph Travolta was born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey. His father, Salvatore Travolta (November 1912 – May 1995),[2] was a semi-professional American football player of Italian descent. His mother, Helen Cecilia (née Burke, January 1912 – December 1978),[2] was an Irish-American actress and singer. He was raised Roman Catholic, but changed to Scientology in 1975.[3][4]
Travolta was engaged with Diana Hyland who died of breast cancer in 1977, they met while filming The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.[5] He married actress Kelly Preston in 1991. The couple had a son, Jett (1992–2009).[6] Their daughter, Ella Bleu, was born in 2000. On May 18, 2010, Travolta and Preston said she was pregnant with the couple's third child.[7] Later they said it would be a boy.[8] Their son, Benjamin, was born on November 23, 2010 in Florida.[9]
He starred in the movies Grease with Olivia Newton-John, Pulp Fiction with Samuel L. Jackson and Hairspray.
His wife, Kelly Preston died of breast cancer in July 2020.
Filmography
change| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1975 | The Devil's Rain | Danny | |
| 1976 | Carrie | Billy Nolan | |
| 1977 | Saturday Night Fever | Tony Manero | |
| 1978 | Moment by Moment | Strip Harrison | |
| 1978 | Grease | Daniel "Danny" Zuko | |
| 1980 | Urban Cowboy | Buford 'Bud' Uan Davis | |
| 1981 | Blow Out | Jack Terry | |
| 1983 | Staying Alive | Tony Manero | |
| 1983 | Two of a Kind | Zack Melon | |
| 1985 | Perfect | Adam Lawrence | |
| 1989 | The Experts | Travis | |
| 1990 | Look Who's Talking Too | James Ubriacco | |
| 1991 | Shout | Jack Cabe | |
| 1991 | Eyes Of An Angel | Bobby | aka The Tender |
| 1991 | Chains of Gold | Scott Barnes | |
| 1992 | Boris and Natasha: The Movie | Himself | cameo |
| 1993 | Look Who's Talking Now | James Ubriacco | |
| 1994 | Pulp Fiction | Vincent Vega | |
| 1995 | White Man's Burden | Louis Pinnock | |
| 1995 | Get Shorty | Chili Palmer | |
| 1996 | Broken Arrow | Maj. Vic 'Deak' Deakins | |
| 1996 | Phenomenon | George Malley | |
| 1996 | Michael | Michael | |
| 1997 | She's So Lovely | Joey Giamonti | Also executive producer |
| 1997 | Face/Off | Sean Archer/Castor Troy | |
| 1997 | Mad City | Sam Baily | |
| 1998 | Primary Colors | Governor Jack Stanton | |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line | Brigadier General Quintard | |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | Jan Schlichtmann | |
| 1999 | The General's Daughter | Warr. Off. Paul Brenner | |
| 2000 | Battlefield Earth | Terl | Also producer |
| 2000 | Lucky Numbers | Russ Richards | |
| 2001 | Swordfish | Gabriel Shear | |
| 2001 | Domestic Disturbance | Frank Morrison | |
| 2002 | Austin Powers in Goldmember | Himself / Famous Goldmember ('Austinpussy') | Cameo |
| 2003 | Basic | Tom Hardy | |
| 2004 | The Punisher | Howard Saint | |
| 2004 | A Love Song for Bobby Long | Bobby Long | |
| 2004 | Ladder 49 | Captain Mike Kennedy | |
| 2005 | Be Cool | Chili Palmer | |
| 2005 | Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D | James Irwin |
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| 2006 | Lonely Hearts | Elmer C. Robinson | |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs | Woody Stevens | |
| 2007 | Hairspray | Edna Turnblad | |
| 2008 | Bolt | Bolt | Voice |
| 2009 | The Taking of Pelham 123 | Benard Ryder | |
| 2009 | Old Dogs | Charlie Reed | |
| 2010 | From Paris with Love | Charlie Wax | |
| 2012 | Savages | Dennis | |
| 2013 | Killing Season | Emil Kovac | |
| 2014 | The Forger | Ray Cutter | |
| 2014 | Gummy Bear the Movie | Gummy Bear | Voice |
| 2015 | Criminal Activities | Eddie | Post-production |
| 2015 | In a Valley of Violence | Ray Cutter | Filming |
| TBA | A Three Dog Life | Rich | Pre-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Our Friend, Martin | Kyle's Dad | Voice |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Emergency! | Chuck Benson[10] | Episode: Kids |
| 1972 | Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law | — | Episode: A Piece of God |
| 1973 | The Rookies | Eddie Halley | Episode: Frozen Smoke |
| 1974 | Nightmare | Man Outside Store |
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| 1974 | Medical Center | Danny | Episode: Saturday's Child |
| 1976 | The Tenth Level | College Student |
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| 1976 | Mr T. and Tina | Vinnie Barbarino | Episode: Pilot |
| 1976 | The Boy in the Plastic Bubble | Tod Lubitch | Movie |
| 1975–79 | Welcome Back, Kotter | Vinnie Barbarino | 79 episodes |
| 1987 | Basements | Ben |
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| 1989 | Boris and Natasha | Himself | Movie |
| 2001 | The Drew Carey Show | Vinnie Barbarino | Episode: What's Wrong with This Episode IV |
| 2014 | Kirstie | Mickey Russo | Episode: Mickey & Maddie |
Discography
change| Year | Title | US |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Over Here! | — |
| 1976 | John Travolta | 39 |
| 1977 | Can't Let You Go | 66 |
| 1978 | Travolta Fever | 161 |
| Grease | 1 | |
| 1983 | Two of a Kind | 26 |
| 1986 | The Road to Freedom | — |
| 1996 | Let Her In: The Best of John Travolta | — |
| 2003 | The Collection | — |
| 2007 | Hairspray | — |
Awards and nominations
change| Year | Nominated Work | Award | Result |
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| 1977 | Saturday Night Fever | National Board of Review Award for Best Actor | Won |
| New York Film Critics Circle Award | 3rd place | ||
| 1978 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 1979 | Grease | Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy | Nominated |
| 1984 | Staying Alive and Two of a Kind | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Nominated |
| 1986 | Perfect | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Nominated |
| 1990 | Two of a Kind, Staying Alive, Perfect and The Experts | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor of the Deacade | Nominated |
| 1992 | Shout | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 1994 | Pulp Fiction | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor | Won |
| Stockholm Film Festival Award for Best Actor | Won | ||
| 1995 | Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated | ||
| BAFTA Award for Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | ||
| Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards for Best Actor | 3rd place | ||
| David di Donatello Award for Best Foreign Actor | Won | ||
| London Critics Circle Film Award for Actor of the Year | Won | ||
| MTV Movie Awards for Dance Sequence | Won | ||
| MTV Movie Awards for Best On-Screen Duo | Nominated | ||
| National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor | 3rd place | ||
| 1995 | Get Shorty | New York Film Critics Circle Awards for Best Actor | Nominated |
| 1996 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical | Won | |
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast | Nominated | ||
| American Comedy Award for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture | Won | ||
| Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor | Won | ||
| Broken Arrow | MTV Movie Award for Best Villain | Nominated | |
| MTV Movie Award for Best Fight | Nominated | ||
| 1997 | Phenomenon | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Drama | Nominated |
| MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance | Nominated | ||
| MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss | Nominated | ||
| 1998 | Face/Off | Saturn Award for Best Actor | Nominated |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Action/Adventure | Nominated | ||
| MTV Movie Awards for Best On-Screen Duo | Won | ||
| MTV Movie Award for Male Performance | Nominated | ||
| MTV Movie Award for Villain | Nominated | ||
| 1999 | Primary Colors | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical | Nominated |
| Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Comedy/Musical Actor | Nominated | ||
| 1999 | The Thin Red Line | Satellite Award for Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble | Won |
| A Civil Action | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Drama | Nominated | |
| 2000 | The General's Daughter | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Suspense | Nominated |
| 2001 | Battlefield Earth | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Couple | Won |
| Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Won | ||
| Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture | Nominated | ||
| 2002 | Swordfish and Domestic Disturbance | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Nominated |
| 2006 | The Boy in the Plastic Bubble | TV Land Award for Blockbuster Movie of the Week | Nominated |
| 2007 | Hairspray | Hollywood Film Award for Ensemble of the Year | Won |
| Women Film Critics Circle Award for Hall of Shame | Won | ||
| 2008 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| Critics Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble | Won | ||
| Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Music, Adapted Song | Nominated | ||
| Palm Springs International Film Festival Award for Best Ensemble | Won | ||
| 2009 | Bolt | Critics Choice Award for Best Song | Nominated |
| 2010 | Lucky Numbers, Battlefield Earth, Swordfish, Domestic Disturbance and Old Dogs | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor of the Decade | Nominated |
| 2010 | Old Dogs | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Nominated |
References
change- ↑ Pearce, Garth (July 15, 2007). "On the move: John Travolta". Times Online. London. Archived from the original on May 8, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2007.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Social Security Death Index". Ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ↑ Flynn, Gaynor (February 28, 2010). "The resurrection man". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ↑ "The Big Question: John Travolta". "THE BIG QUESTION" BBC1. January 28, 2004. Archived from the original on October 6, 2007. Retrieved July 17, 2007.
- ↑ "Biography of Diana Hyland". IMDB. Retrieved March 28, 2007.
- ↑ Douglas Thompson (January 3, 2009). "'For John Travolta, protecting Jett was everything'". London: Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ↑ "John Travolta and Kelly Preston Are Expecting!". People. May 18, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
- ↑ "Kelly Preston and John Travolta Expecting a Boy!". People.com. August 25, 2010. Archived from the original on December 31, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ↑ "John Travolta and Kelly Preston Welcome Son Benjamin". People.com. November 24, 2010. Archived from the original on November 29, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ↑ "John Travolta". IMDb.
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