John Travolta

Biography

Born 02/18/1954

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...
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Awards

  • In 2008, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble
  • In 1999, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award
  • In 1998, received BAFTA Britannia Award for Excellence in Film
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Highlights

  • In 2009, Played the villainous role in Tony Scott's remake of "The Taking of Pelham 123"
  • In 2008, Lent his voice to the title character, a small white German Shepherd, in the animated feature "Bolt"; earned a Golden Globe nomination for performing the song "I Thought I Lost You"
  • In 2007, Cast in the comedy-adventure "Wild Hogs," as one of four middle-aged friends who take a freewheeling motorcycle trip
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Family & Companions

  • Diana Hyland: 18 years Travolta's senior; met while co-starring in TV-movie "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble"; died of cancer on March 28, 1977
  • Marilu Henner: met while touring in "Grease" in 1972; had on-again, off-again relationship until 1985
  • Salvatore Travolta: father ((1913-1995); semi-professional football player turned tire salesman and partner in a tire company)
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