Travolta played the role of Billy Nolan in the film adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie.

Travolta starred as Tony Manero in the blockbuster film Saturday Night Fever, earning his first Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.

Travolta played the role of Danny Zuko in the musical film Grease.

Travolta starred in the film Urban Cowboy, which influenced trends in popular culture.

Travolta played the role of Vincent Vega in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, earning his second Oscar nomination.

Travolta starred as Chili Palmer in the film Get Shorty.

Travolta played the role of Major Vic 'Deak' Deakins in the action film Broken Arrow.

Travolta starred opposite Nicolas Cage in the film Face/Off.

Travolta played the role of Captain Mike Kennedy in the action-thriller film Ladder 49.

Travolta starred in the comedy film Wild Hogs.

Travolta played the role of Edna Turnblad in the musical film Hairspray.