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This page lists the many awards and nominations received by John Travolta, a famous American actor, director, producer, dancer, and singer. He is known for his roles in popular movies like Saturday Night Fever, Grease, and Pulp Fiction. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his talent in both acting and music.

John Travolta's Top Awards

John Travolta has been nominated for and won many important awards in the entertainment world. These awards celebrate his amazing performances in movies and TV shows.

Academy Awards (The Oscars)

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are some of the most famous film awards in the world. John Travolta has been nominated for an Oscar twice for his acting.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1978 Saturday Night Fever Best Actor Nominated
1995 Pulp Fiction Best Actor Nominated

Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe Awards honor excellence in both film and television. John Travolta has won one Golden Globe and been nominated several times.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1978 Saturday Night Fever Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Film Nominated
1979 Grease Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Film Nominated
1995 Pulp Fiction Best Actor – Drama Film Nominated
1996 Get Shorty Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Film Won
1999 Primary Colors Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Film Nominated
2008 Hairspray Best Supporting Actor – Film Nominated
2017 The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story Best Supporting Actor – TV Series, Miniseries or TV Movie Nominated

Primetime Emmy Awards

The Primetime Emmy Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in American prime time television. John Travolta has won an Emmy for his work as a producer.

Year Nominated work Category Result
2016 The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story Outstanding Limited Series Won
2016 The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Nominated
2021 Die Hart Outstanding Actor in a Short Comedy or Drama Series Nominated

BAFTA Awards

The BAFTA Awards are given out by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. They are considered the British equivalent of the Oscars.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1995 Pulp Fiction Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated

Screen Actors Guild Awards

The Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) honor great performances in film and television. These awards are special because actors vote for their fellow actors.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1995 Pulp Fiction Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
1996 Get Shorty Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated
2008 Hairspray Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated

Other Cool Awards and Recognitions

Beyond the major awards, John Travolta has received many other honors for his diverse roles and contributions to movies.

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

These awards were popular in the late 1990s and recognized favorite movies and actors based on how well films did at the box office.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1997 Phenomenon Favorite Actor - Drama Won
1998 Face/Off Favorite Actor – Action/Adventure Won

Critics' Choice Movie Awards

The Critics' Choice Movie Awards are given by a large group of film critics in North America.

Year Nominated work Category Result
2008 Hairspray Best Acting Ensemble Won

David di Donatello Award

The David di Donatello Awards are Italy's most important film awards.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1995 Pulp Fiction Best Foreign Actor Won

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards celebrate achievements in the music industry. John Travolta was nominated for his work on the Grease soundtrack.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1978 Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture Album of the Year Nominated

Hollywood Film Festival

The Hollywood Film Festival honors excellence in filmmaking.

Year Nominated work Category Result
2007 Hairspray Ensemble of the Year Won
2007 Hairspray Supporting Actor of the Year Won

MTV Movie Awards

The MTV Movie Awards are known for their fun and unique categories, often voted on by fans.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1995 Pulp Fiction Best Dance Sequence Won
1998 Face/Off Best On-Screen Duo Won

Palm Springs International Film Festival

The Palm Springs International Film Festival is a major film festival in California.

Year Nominated work Category Result
2008 Hairspray Ensemble Cast Award Won

Saturn Awards

The Saturn Awards are given for excellence in science fiction, fantasy, and horror films.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1997 Face/Off Best Actor Won

Stockholm International Film Festival

The Stockholm International Film Festival is one of the leading film festivals in Europe.

Year Nominated work Category Result
1994 Pulp Fiction Best Actor Won

Golden Eye Award (Zurich Film Festival)

The Golden Eye Award is a special honor given at the Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland.

Year Nominated work Category Result
2012 Lifetime Achievement Won
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