John Travolta is a well-known actor, dancer, and singer who began his career in television on the hit show, Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-1979). Before landing the show, Travolta was involved in a series of theater productions like the national tour of Grease, and Broadway’s Over Here!. In 1977 and 1978, he landed his two most […]
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John Travolta is a well-known actor, dancer, and singer who began his career in television on the hit show, Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-1979). Before landing the show, Travolta was involved in a series of theater productions like the national tour of Grease, and Broadway’s Over Here!. In 1977 and 1978, he landed his two most widely-known film successes, Saturday Night Fever, and Grease, which earned him nominations for an Academy Award, and Golden Globe Award, respectively. 1980’s Urban Cowboy solidified the actors ascent to stardom. Notable films include his multi-award nominated performance in Pulp Fiction (1994), Get Shorty (1995), A Civil Action (1998), Primary Colors (1998), The General’s Daughter (1999), and Hairspray (2007), in which he played Edna Turnblad. Travolta’s latest film, I Am Wrath, is set for a 2016 release.
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