One of six children born to Helen Travolta and Salvatore Travolta, John Travolta grew up in Englewood, New Jersey. His father owned a tire repair shop in Englewood. Travolta appeared in a local production of "Who'll Save the Plowboy?". His mother enrolled him in a drama school in New York, where he studied voice...See full bio »
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Our All Time Favourite Films
(2010)
(performer: "Greased Lightning" - uncredited, "Summer Nights" - uncredited, "You're The One That I Want" - uncredited, "Take A Chance")
2007Hairspray
(performer: "Welcome to the 60s", "Welcome to the 60s" 2000, "Big, Blonde and Beautiful Reprise" 2007, " You're Timeless to Me" 2001, "You Can't Stop the Beat" 2001)
2006The Shaggy Dog
(performer: "Greased Lightnin'" 1972)
1999The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV documentary)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical & Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
1996The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical & Presenter: Cecil B. DeMille Award
1977The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Specia
Album: Prior to the release of
Saturday Night Fever, he recorded the album "Whenever I'm Away from You" (1977) that included his US top 20 hit single "Let Her In".
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As you get older you have to force yourself to have new dreams. For instance, I've been flying for 37 years but now teaching others to fly is interesting for me. Sometimes you have to find new angles on life to keep you interested, like sharing successes and inspiring and helping others. You have to go out of your way to activate your dreams and keep them going in this third chapter of your life.
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