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John Travolta

John Travolta

Known For Acting
Birthday Feb 18, 1954 (71)
Birthplace Englewood, New Jersey, USA
Popularity 3 (history)
Updated Jun 29, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
Links TMDb IMDb
Biography

John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor. He began acting on television before transitioning into a leading man in film. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three  ... Screen Actors Guild Awards. Travolta came to prominence starring in the sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979), followed by leading roles in Carrie (1976), Grease (1978), Urban Cowboy (1980), and Blow Out (1981). He earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his roles in Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Pulp Fiction (1994). His other notable films include Get Shorty (1995), Broken Arrow (1996), Michael (1996), Face/Off (1997), A Civil Action (1998), Primary Colors (1998), The General's Daughter (1999), The Punisher (2004), Wild Hogs (2007), Hairspray (2007), Bolt (2008), and Savages (2012). Travolta returned to television, portraying lawyer Robert Shapiro in the series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. He received an Emmy Award as a producer and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He was also Emmy-nominated for his role in the action-comedy web series Die Hart (2021).  Travolta has released nine albums outside of acting, including four singles that charted on the Billboard Hot 100's Top 40. His albums typically accompanied films he starred in, such as Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (1978), which topped the Billboard 200. Travolta is also a private pilot. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Travolta, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Filmography

High Rollers

High Rollers

2025

as Mason Goddard

Cash Out

Cash Out

2024

as Mason Goddard

Mob Land

Mob Land

2023

as Bodie Davis

The Shepherd

The Shepherd

2023

as Johnny Kavanagh

Die Hart

Die Hart

2023

as Ron Wilcox

Paradise City

Paradise City

2022

as Buck

The Fanatic

The Fanatic

2019

as Moose

Trading Paint

Trading Paint

2019

as Sam

The Poison Rose

The Poison Rose

2019

as Carson Philips

Gotti

Gotti

2018

as John Gotti

Speed Kills

Speed Kills

2018

as Ben Aronoff (Don Aronow)

Life on the Line

Life on the Line

2016

as Beau Ginner

I Am Wrath

I Am Wrath

2016

as Stanley Hill

In a Valley of Violence

In a Valley of Violence

2016

as The Marshal

Criminal Activities

Criminal Activities

2015

as Eddie

The Forger

The Forger

2014

as Raymond Cutter

Killing Season

Killing Season

2013

as Emil Kovac

Savages

Savages

2012

as Dennis

From Paris with Love

From Paris with Love

2010

as Charlie Wax

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2010

as archival footage

Old Dogs

Old Dogs

2009

as Charlie

Bolt

Bolt

2008

as Bolt (voice)

Hairspray

Hairspray

2007

as Edna Turnblad

Wild Hogs

Wild Hogs

2007

as Woody Stevens

Lonely Hearts

Lonely Hearts

2006

as Elmer Robinson

Be Cool

Be Cool

2005

as Chili Palmer

A Love Song for Bobby Long

A Love Song for Bobby Long

2004

as Bobby Long

Ladder 49

Ladder 49

2004

as Captain Mike Kennedy

The Punisher

The Punisher

2004

as Howard Saint

Basic

Basic

2003

as DEA Agent Tom Hardy

Austin Powers in Goldmember

Austin Powers in Goldmember

2002

as John Travolta / Famous Goldmember ('Austinpussy')

Swordfish

Swordfish

2001

as Gabriel

Domestic Disturbance

Domestic Disturbance

2001

as Frank Morrison

Lucky Numbers

Lucky Numbers

2000

as Russ Richards

Battlefield Earth

Battlefield Earth

2000

as Terl

The General's Daughter

The General's Daughter

1999

as Warrant Officer Paul Brenner

Our Friend, Martin

Our Friend, Martin

1999

as Kyle's Dad (voice)

A Civil Action

A Civil Action

1998

as Jan Schlichtmann

Primary Colors

Primary Colors

1998

as Jack Stanton

The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line

1998

as Brig. Gen. David Quintard

Welcome to Hollywood

Welcome to Hollywood

1998

as John Travolta

Face/Off

Face/Off

1997

as Sean Archer

Mad City

Mad City

1997

as Sam Baily

She's So Lovely

She's So Lovely

1997

as Joey Germoni

Phenomenon

Phenomenon

1996

as George Malley

Michael

Michael

1996

as Michael

Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow

1996

as Vic Deakins

White Man's Burden

White Man's Burden

1995

as Louis Pinnock

Get Shorty

Get Shorty

1995

as Chili Palmer

Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

1994

as Vincent Vega

Look Who's Talking Now!

Look Who's Talking Now!

1993

as James Ubriacco

Shout

Shout

1991

as Jack Cabe

Eyes of an Angel

Eyes of an Angel

1991

as Bobby

Chains of Gold

Chains of Gold

1991

as Scott Barnes

Look Who's Talking Too

Look Who's Talking Too

1990

as James

The Experts

The Experts

1989

as Travis

Look Who's Talking

Look Who's Talking

1989

as James

Basements

Basements

1987

as Ben (segment "The Dumb Waiter")

Perfect

Perfect

1985

as Adam Lawrence

Two of a Kind

Two of a Kind

1983

as Zack

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

1983

as Tony Manero

Blow Out

Blow Out

1981

as Jack Terry

Urban Cowboy

Urban Cowboy

1980

as Bud Davis

Grease

Grease

1978

as Danny Zuko

Moment by Moment

Moment by Moment

1978

as Strip

Saturday Night Fever

Saturday Night Fever

1977

as Tony Manero

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

1976

as Tod Lubitch

Carrie

Carrie

1976

as Billy Nolan

The Tenth Level

The Tenth Level

1976

as Lab Technician (uncredited)

The Devil's Rain

The Devil's Rain

1975

as Danny

Nightmare

Nightmare

1974

as Man Outside Store (uncredited)

Chains of Gold

Chains of Gold

1991

Writer

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The Shepherd

The Shepherd

2023

Executive Producer

Trading Paint

Trading Paint

2019

Producer

The Fanatic

The Fanatic

2019

Producer

The Poison Rose

The Poison Rose

2019

Executive Producer

Criminal Activities

Criminal Activities

2015

Executive Producer

Battlefield Earth

Battlefield Earth

2000

Producer

She's So Lovely

She's So Lovely

1997

Executive Producer

Organization Category Movie
BAFTA Awards Best Actor Pulp Fiction Nominated
Television Credits

Welcome Back, Kotter

as Vinnie Barbarino

Episodes: 95

First Aired: Sep 09, 1975

American Crime Story

as Robert Shapiro

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Feb 02, 2016

Die Hart

as Ron Wilcox

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Jul 20, 2020

Mr. T and Tina

as Vinnie Barbarino

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Sep 25, 1976

Fat Actress

as John Travolta

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 07, 2005

Emergency!

as Chuck Benson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 22, 1972

Kirstie

as Mickey Russo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 04, 2013

Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales

as Danny Zuko (archive footage)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 2015

Medical Center

as Danny

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1969

The Scrat Show

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Jul 06, 2012

The Oscars

as Self

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Mar 19, 1953

Where Are They Now?

as Self

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Jun 07, 1999

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 08, 2003

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Episodes: 3

First Aired: May 25, 1992

The Early Show

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Nov 01, 1999

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

The View

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Aug 11, 1997

Good Day Live

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 17, 2001

Rove

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 22, 1999

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

Entertainment Tonight

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 15, 1981

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 12, 1975

Inside the Actors Studio

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 14, 1994

Fear Factor

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 11, 2001

The Rookies

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1972

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 05, 1988

Oprah's Big Give

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 02, 2008

The Jay Leno Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 2009

Celebrities Uncensored

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 04, 2003

Harty

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1983

The Captain and Tennille

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1976

Hart to Heart

as Self - Interviewee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 05, 2021

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

Top of the Pops

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 01, 1964

Wetten, dass..?

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 14, 1981

The True Story of...

as Self (archive footage)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 07, 2020

Tony Awards

as Self - Performer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 01, 1956

The Reichen Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 11, 2005

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 05, 1988

Goldene Kamera Verleihung

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 25, 1966

Panorama

as Himself (archive footage)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 11, 1953

Sanremo Music Festival

as Self - Special Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 29, 1951

Jay Leno's Garage

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 2015

Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

as Self (archive footage)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 21, 2022

Champs-Elysées

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 16, 1982

The Playboy Murders

as Self (archive footage)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 23, 2023

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee/Presenter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Winner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Fifth Gear

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 08, 2002

Great Performances

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 28, 1971

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter/Winner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 21, 2014

Sacrée soirée

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 02, 1987

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Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 5 51 56 40
2024 6 60 93 42
2024 7 60 86 38
2024 8 45 136 24
2024 9 30 44 21
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2024 11 28 36 21
2024 12 33 50 20
2025 1 45 78 24
2025 2 26 44 7
2025 3 8 35 0
2025 4 3 4 2
2025 5 6 8 3
2025 6 4 6 3
2025 7 3 4 2
2025 8 3 3 2

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Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
2024 5 572 154
2024 6 254 17
2024 7 102 93
2024 12 928 895
2025 1 289 35
2025 2 391 40
2025 3 417 60
2025 5 382 71
2025 6 511 510
2025 7 357 37
2025 8 455 101

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