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John Joseph Travolta was born in Englewood, New Jersey, marking the beginning of a life that would be filled with acting, music, and production.
Early Television Career
1972
Travolta began his acting career in television, appearing in shows such as "Emergency!" and "Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law", laying the groundwork for his future success.
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975-1979
Travolta gained widespread recognition for his role as Vincent 'Vinnie' Barbarino in the sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter", which became a launching pad for his film career.
Saturday Night Fever
1977
Travolta starred in "Saturday Night Fever", earning his first Oscar and Golden Globe nominations and cementing his status as a leading man in Hollywood.
Grease
1978
Travolta's role as Daniel 'Danny' Zuko in "Grease" further solidified his fame and contributed to the film's enduring popularity.
Urban Cowboy
1980
Travolta starred in "Urban Cowboy", a film that influenced trends in popular culture and demonstrated his versatility as an actor.
Pulp Fiction
1994
Travolta's role as Vincent Vega in "Pulp Fiction" marked a resurgence in his career and earned him another Oscar nomination.
Get Shorty
1995
Travolta won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role as Chili Palmer in "Get Shorty", showcasing his comedic talents.
Hairspray and Wild Hogs
2007
Travolta starred in "Hairspray" and "Wild Hogs", both of which were box-office hits and demonstrated his ability to excel in various genres.
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story
2016
Travolta portrayed lawyer Robert Shapiro in the series "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story", earning an Emmy Award as a producer and nominations for acting.
Die Hart
2020
Travolta starred in the action-comedy web series "Die Hart", receiving an Emmy nomination for his role.
Recent Activities
2024
Travolta continues to be active in the entertainment industry, appearing in various projects and maintaining his status as a beloved and respected actor.
Brief
Known For
American actor, singer, and producer known for roles in 'Welcome Back, Kotter', 'Saturday Night Fever', 'Grease', and 'Pulp Fiction'.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: February 18, 1954.
Born Place: Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Career
Current occupation: Actor, singer, and producer.
Past occupations: Television actor, Broadway performer.
Previous Place of Work: New York City, Los Angeles.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the John Travolta Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to John Travolta.
John Joseph Travolta was born in Englewood, New Jersey, marking the beginning of a life that would be filled with acting, music, and production.
Early Television Career
1972
Travolta began his acting career in television, appearing in shows such as "Emergency!" and "Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law", laying the groundwork for his future success.
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975-1979
Travolta gained widespread recognition for his role as Vincent 'Vinnie' Barbarino in the sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter", which became a launching pad for his film career.
Saturday Night Fever
1977
Travolta starred in "Saturday Night Fever", earning his first Oscar and Golden Globe nominations and cementing his status as a leading man in Hollywood.
Grease
1978
Travolta's role as Daniel 'Danny' Zuko in "Grease" further solidified his fame and contributed to the film's enduring popularity.
Urban Cowboy
1980
Travolta starred in "Urban Cowboy", a film that influenced trends in popular culture and demonstrated his versatility as an actor.
Pulp Fiction
1994
Travolta's role as Vincent Vega in "Pulp Fiction" marked a resurgence in his career and earned him another Oscar nomination.
Get Shorty
1995
Travolta won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role as Chili Palmer in "Get Shorty", showcasing his comedic talents.
Hairspray and Wild Hogs
2007
Travolta starred in "Hairspray" and "Wild Hogs", both of which were box-office hits and demonstrated his ability to excel in various genres.
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story
2016
Travolta portrayed lawyer Robert Shapiro in the series "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story", earning an Emmy Award as a producer and nominations for acting.
Die Hart
2020
Travolta starred in the action-comedy web series "Die Hart", receiving an Emmy nomination for his role.
Recent Activities
2024
Travolta continues to be active in the entertainment industry, appearing in various projects and maintaining his status as a beloved and respected actor.
Brief
Known For
American actor, singer, and producer known for roles in 'Welcome Back, Kotter', 'Saturday Night Fever', 'Grease', and 'Pulp Fiction'.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: February 18, 1954.
Born Place: Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Career
Current occupation: Actor, singer, and producer.
Past occupations: Television actor, Broadway performer.
Previous Place of Work: New York City, Los Angeles.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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