John Travolta

Also known as John Joseph Travolta, Jonathan Joseph Travolta, Jonathan Travolta

John Joseph Travolta is an American actor. He began acting in television before transitioning into a leading man in films. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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John Travolta is an American actor who started his career in television before becoming a major film star, earning numerous prestigious awards including a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards along with nominations for two Academy Awards. His career matters because it demonstrates a successful transition from television to leading roles in cinema, making him a significant figure in American entertainment.

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Born: 1954-02-18
Works: 13

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Active from: 1954

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John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor. He began acting in television before transitioning into a leading man in films. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and an Honorary Palme d'Or, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three Actor Awards.

Travolta came to prominence starring in the sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979), followed by a supporting performance in Carrie (1976) and then leading roles in Grease (1978), Urban Cowboy (1980), and Blow Out (1981). He earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his roles in Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Pulp Fiction (1994). His other notable films include Get Shorty (1995), Broken Arrow (1996), Michael (1996), Face/Off (1997), A Civil Action (1998), Primary Colors (1998), The General's Daughter (1999), The Punisher (2004), Wild Hogs (2007), Hairspray (2007), Bolt (2008), and Savages (2012).