John Travolta (full name John Joseph Travolta) was born on February 18, 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. He is a great actor and musician.
Biography and Career :
Salvatore and Helen Travolta are his parents' names. He is one of the greatest actors and roles in movies like "Saturday Night Fever", "Grease" and "Pulp Fiction" brought him fame and popularity. Other movies he appeared on are "Staying Alive", "Eyes of an Angel", "Phenomenon", "Mad City", "Primary Colors", "Lucky Numbers", "Swordfish", "Austin Powers in Goldmember" or "The Punisher".
He has received many awards and honors including a Golden Globe and was nominated for the Academy Award. On September 12, 1991 he married Kelly Preston. The couple has two children: Jett in 1992 and Ella Bleu in 2000.
During the
years he was seen on many magazine covers including four times on the Rolling Stones. In 2001 he was named Ambassador for Qantas. He has millions of fans worldwide and they can't wait to see his new roles and hear his new songs.
As a dancer he does a great job and in 2008 will be seen in "Bolt". He is well paid and in 2007 he received 14 million dollars for the role in "Hairspray". There is no doubt he will continue having an amazing success.
Trivia :
- Height: 188 cm
- He appeared on Empire magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list.
- Joey Travolta, Ellen Travolta, Ann Travolta, Margaret Travolta and Sam Travolta are his sisters and brothers.
- James Cagney,
Robin Williams, Cary Grant and Barbara Stanwyck are some of his good friends.
Quotes :
- "I've hit a milestone this year in my life, turning 50, and if I waited any longer I'd have to write two books! I've had such a full life that I really want to share it."
- "I find flying extroverting -- it puts your attention outside yourself. You're responsible for a machine that is going through the air at 600mph. The sensation is thrilling and there is a beauty and an art to it."
Discography :
- 1974 Over Here!
- 1976 John Travolta
- 1977 Can't Let You Go
- 1978 Travolta Fever
- 1978 Grease
- 1986 The Road to Freedom
- 1996 Let Her In: The Best of John Travolta
- 2003 The Collection
- 2007 Hairspray.
Filmography :
- Dallas (2009)
- Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2009)
- Bolt (2008)
- Old Dogs (2008/I)
- Hairspray (2007)
- Wild Hogs (2007)
- Lonely Hearts (2006)
- Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D (2005) (voice)
- Be Cool (2005)
- Ladder 49 (2004)
- A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004)
- The Punisher (2004)
- Basic (2003)
- Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
- Domestic Disturbance (2001)
- Swordfish (2001)
- Lucky Numbers (2000)
- Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (2000)
- The General's Daughter (1999)
- Our Friend, Martin (1999) (V) (voice)
- The Thin Red Line (1998)
- A Civil Action (1998)
- Primary Colors (1998)
- Mad City (1997)
- Face/Off (1997)
- She's So Lovely (1997)
- Michael (1996)
- Phenomenon (1996)
- Broken Arrow (1996)
- Get Shorty (1995)
- White Man's Burden (1995)
- Pulp Fiction (1994)
- Look Who's Talking Now (1993)
- Shout (1991)
- Eyes of an Angel (1991)
- Chains of Gold (1991) (TV)
- Look Who's Talking Too (1990)
- Look Who's Talking (1989)
- The Experts (1989)
- Basements (1987) (TV)
- Perfect (1985)
- Two of a Kind (1983)
- Staying Alive (1983)
- Blow Out (1981)
- Urban Cowboy (1980)
- Welcome Back, Kotter (60 episodes, 1975-1979)
- Moment by Moment (1978)
- Grease (1978)
- Saturday Night Fever (1977)
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) (TV)
- Carrie (1976)
- The Devil's Rain (1975)
- The Tenth Level (1975) (TV)
- Medical Center (1 episode, 1974)
- The Rookies (1 episode, 1973)
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1 episode, 1972)
- Emergency! (1 episode, 1972).
John Travolta's Dates :
Brooke Shields
Anita Gillette (1976)
Diana Hyland (1976 - 1977)
Marilu Henner (1978 - 1989)
Kelly Preston (1990 - now)
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