Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Singer, Producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/02/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Englewood, New Jersey, United States |
Latest News about John Travolta
18/02/2026
John Travolta was awarded the Golden Palme in 2026, a prestigious honor recognizing his lifetime contributions to cinema and his iconic status in Hollywood. The award celebrated his legendary performances in films such as Saturday Night Fever, Grease, and Pulp Fiction, marking a significant milestone in his enduring career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American actor and singer who became a cultural icon of the 1970s. He rose to prominence through the television sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter and blockbuster films including Saturday Night Fever and Grease. After a career lull in the 1980s, he made a successful comeback in 1994 with Pulp Fiction and has since maintained a prominent career in Hollywood. He is also known for his roles in Grease, Face/Off, and Hairspray, and for his musical career releasing multiple albums. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Dropped out at age 16 to pursue acting |
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Personal Life
| Childhood | Youngest of six children; developed interest in performing nurtured by his mother, an actress and drama teacher |
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| Spouse | Kelly Preston (married 1991, widowed 2020) |
Relationships & More
| Notable Relationship | Romantic relationship with actress Diana Hyland, who portrayed his mother in The Boy in the Plastic Bubble; relationship ended when she passed away from cancer |
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Family
| Children | Daughter Ella Bleu Travolta |
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| Parents | John Travolta Sr. (father), Joan Travolta (mother, actress and drama teacher) |
Career
| Early Career | Made Off-Broadway debut in Rain (1972); toured in minor role in Grease; Broadway debut in Over Here! | ||||||||||||||
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| Breakthrough | Starred as Vinnie Barbarino in Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-1979) | ||||||||||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/johntravolta/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lost 20 pounds to portray a professional dancer in Staying Alive (1983) | |
| 2. Released multiple music albums including John Travolta (1976), Can't Let You Go (1977), John Travolta Sings (1996), and This Christmas (2012) | |
| 3. Starred alongside Bruce Willis in multiple films | |
| 4. Named Best Actor by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association for Pulp Fiction | |
| 5. Received the Golden Palme award in 2026 for his contributions to cinema |