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John Travolta Biography

Birth Name:
John Joseph Travolta
Birth Place:
Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Profession
Actor, singer, dancer

Fast Facts

  • At the height of his Welcome Back, Kotter fame, joined the teeny-bopper fray by recording the pop single "Let Her In," which rose to No
  • 10 on the Billboard charts
  • Dated Diana Hyland, his costar in 1976's The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, until her death from cancer in 1977
  • Hyland, who was 18 years his senior, portrayed his mother in the telefilm
  • Turned down Days of Heaven, American Gigolo and An Officer and a Gentleman, with all roles going to Richard Gere instead
  • Based on his passion for aviation, authored a 1997 book called Propeller One-Way Night Coach
  • Sang the duet "I Thought I Lost You" with Miley Cyrus for the ending credits of the 2008 film Bolt, in which both were voice actors

Awards

  • 2017Producers Guild Awards-David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television: winner
  • 2016Emmy-Outstanding Limited Series: winner
  • 2009Critics' Choice Awards-Best Song: nominated
  • 2008Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2007Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1999Critics' Choice Awards-Alan J. Pakula Award: winner
  • 1999Critics' Choice Awards-Alan J. Pakula Award: winner
  • 1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
  • 1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1995Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1995BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1994Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1994Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1994National Society of Film Critics-Best Supporting Actor (Runner-up): winner
  • 1993Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Actor: winner
  • 1979Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1978Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1977Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1977National Board of Review-Best Actor: winner

Relationships