John Travolta filmography facts for kids
John Travolta is a famous American actor, singer, and dancer. He is also a pilot! He became very well known in the 1970s. This was after he starred in the TV show Welcome Back, Kotter. He also starred in two huge movie hits: Saturday Night Fever and Grease. Later, in the 1990s, his career became super popular again with the movie Pulp Fiction. Since then, he has been in many other movies like Face/Off, Swordfish, Wild Hogs, and Hairspray.
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John Travolta's Movies and TV Shows
John Travolta has been in many movies and TV shows over the years. Here are some of his most well-known roles.
Movies John Travolta Starred In
| Year | Movie Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | The Devil's Rain | Danny | |
| 1976 | Carrie | Billy Nolan | |
| 1977 | Saturday Night Fever | Anthony "Tony" Manero | |
| 1978 | Grease | Daniel "Danny" Zuko | |
| 1980 | Urban Cowboy | Buford 'Bud' Una Davis | |
| 1981 | Blow Out | Jack Terry | |
| 1983 | Staying Alive | Anthony "Tony" Manero | |
| 1989 | Look Who's Talking | James Ubriacco | |
| 1994 | Pulp Fiction | Vincent Vega | |
| 1995 | Get Shorty | Chili Palmer | |
| 1996 | Phenomenon | George Malley | |
| 1997 | Face/Off | Sean Archer / Castor Troy | |
| 1998 | Primary Colors | Governor Jack Stanton | |
| 2000 | Battlefield Earth | Terl | Also a producer for this film |
| 2001 | Swordfish | Gabriel Shear | |
| 2004 | Ladder 49 | Captain Mike Kennedy | |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs | Woody Stevens | |
| 2007 | Hairspray | Edna Turnblad | |
| 2008 | Bolt | Bolt | Voice role in an animated movie |
| 2009 | The Taking of Pelham 123 | Dennis 'Ryder' Ford | |
| 2016 | I Am Wrath | Stanley Hill | |
| 2018 | Gotti | John Gotti | Also an executive producer |
| 2019 | The Fanatic | Moose |
John Travolta's TV Appearances
| Year | Show Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1979 | Welcome Back, Kotter | Vincent "Vinnie" Barbarino | Appeared in 79 episodes |
| 1976 | The Boy in the Plastic Bubble | Tod Lubitch | A movie made for television |
| 1994 | Saturday Night Live | Himself (host) | Hosted one episode |
| 2016 | The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story | Robert Shapiro | Appeared in 10 episodes; also a producer |
| 2020 | Die Hart | Ron Wilcox | Appeared in 10 episodes |
Music Videos and Commercials
John Travolta has also appeared in music videos and commercials.
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 to Tango | Pitbull |
Commercials
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Capital One | Swaggy Santa |
John Travolta's Music Career
Besides acting, John Travolta is also a singer! He has released several albums and singles.
Albums by John Travolta
| Year | Album Title | Chart Position US |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | John Travolta | 39 |
| 1978 | Grease (soundtrack) | 1 |
| 1983 | Two of a Kind (soundtrack) | 26 |
| 2012 | This Christmas (with Olivia Newton-John) | 81 |
Singles by John Travolta
Here are some of the songs John Travolta has released, including his famous duets from Grease.
| Year | Song Title | US Billboard | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | "Let Her In" | 10 | |
| 1976 | "Whenever I'm Away from You" | 38 | |
| 1977 | "All Strung Out on You" | 34 | |
| 1978 | "You're the One That I Want" (with Olivia Newton-John) | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | "Summer Nights" (with Olivia Newton-John) | 5 | 1 |
| 1978 | "Sandy" | — | 2 |
| 1978 | "Greased Lightnin'" | 47 | 11 |
| 2008 | "I Thought I Lost You" (with Miley Cyrus) |
Awards and Recognitions
John Travolta has received many awards and nominations for his acting and singing. You can find more details about them on the main article:
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See also
- List of oldest and youngest Academy Award winners and nominees – Youngest Nominees for Best Actor
