John Travolta American Actor Born 1954 in Englewood
John Travolta · actor and singer · American
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Biography
John Travolta is an American actor from Englewood, born on 18 February 1954. His age is 72. His best-known titles on this site are Behind the Music (1997) and Junket Whore (1998).
His screen career on record begins in 1975 with The Devil's Rain. John Travolta’s credits add up to 74 films and 4 TV series from 1975 to 2026. His characters include Castor Troy in Face/Off (1997), Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction (1994) and Howard Saint in The Punisher (2004). His credits run up to The Gentleman Thief in 2026. Behind the camera, he is listed as director on Propeller One-Way Night Coach and writer on Propeller One-Way Night Coach and Chains of Gold.
The records also show 2 albums and 5 singles, for example This Christmas (2012).
In total, he has won 7 awards and earned 5 nominations. Records show Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy in 1996 for Get Shorty as his first win. The newest entry is Honorary Palme d'Or in 2026.
Filmography
78 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Propeller One-Way Night Coach | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2026 | The Gentleman Thief | Film | |
| 2025 | High Rollers | Film | |
| 2024 | Cash Out | Film | |
| 2023 | Mob Land | Film | |
| 2023 | The Shepherd | Film | |
| 2022 | Paradise City | Film | |
| 2019 | Red Squad | Film | |
| 2019 | The Fanatic | Film | |
| 2019 | The Poison Rose | Film | |
| 2018 | Gotti | Film | |
| 2016– | American Crime Story | TV series | |
| 2016 | Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond | Film | |
| 2016 | I Am Wrath | Film | |
| 2016 | In a Valley of Violence | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Life on the Line | Film | |
| 2015 | Criminal Activities | Film | |
| 2015 | Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief | Film | |
| 2014 | The Forger | Film | |
| 2013 | Killing Season | Film | |
| 2012 | Casting By | Film | |
| 2012 | Savages | Film | |
| 2010 | From Paris with Love | Film | |
| 2009 | Old Dogs | Film | |
| 2009 | The Taking of Pelham 123 | Film | |
| 2008 | Religulous | Film | |
| 2007 | Hairspray | Film | |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs | Film | |
| 2006 | Lonely Hearts | Film | |
| 2005 | Be Cool | Film | |
| 2004 | A Love Song for Bobby Long | Film | |
| 2004 | Ladder 49 | Film | |
| 2004 | The Punisher | Howard Saint | Film |
| 2003 | Basic | Film | |
| 2002 | Austin Powers in Goldmember | Film | |
| 2001 | Domestic Disturbance | Film | |
| 2001 | Swordfish | Film | |
| 2000 | Battlefield Earth | Film | |
| 2000 | Lucky Numbers | Film | |
| 2000 | Welcome to Hollywood | Film | |
| 1999 | The General's Daughter | Film | |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | Film | |
| 1998 | Junket Whore | Film | |
| 1998 | Primary Colors | Film | |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line | Brig. Gen. Howard Quintard | Film |
| 1997– | Behind the Music | TV series | |
| 1997 | Face/Off | Castor Troy | Film |
| 1997 | Mad City | Film | |
| 1997 | She's So Lovely | Film | |
| 1996 | Broken Arrow | Film | |
| 1996 | Michael | Michael | Film |
| 1996 | Orientation: A Scientology Information Film | Film | |
| 1996 | Phenomenon | Film | |
| 1995 | Get Shorty | Film | |
| 1995 | White Man's Burden | Film | |
| 1994 | Pulp Fiction | Vincent Vega | Film |
| 1993 | Look Who's Talking Now | Film | |
| 1992 | Boris and Natasha: The Movie | Film | |
| 1991 | Chains of Gold | Writer | Film |
| 1991 | Eyes of an Angel | Film | |
| 1991 | Shout | Film | |
| 1990 | Look Who's Talking Too | Film | |
| 1989 | Look Who's Talking | Film | |
| 1989 | The Experts | Film | |
| 1985 | Perfect | Film | |
| 1983 | Staying Alive | Film | |
| 1983 | Two of a Kind | Film | |
| 1981 | Blow Out | Film | |
| 1980 | Urban Cowboy | Film | |
| 1978 | Grease | Danny Zuko | Film |
| 1978 | Moment by Moment | Film | |
| 1977 | Saturday Night Fever | Film | |
| 1976 | Carrie | Billy Nolan | Film |
| 1976 | The Boy in the Plastic Bubble | Film | |
| 1975 | The Devil's Rain | Film | |
| 1975 | The Tenth Level | Film | |
| 1975– | Welcome Back, Kotter | TV series | |
| PopStory | TV series |
Awards and nominations
7 won, 5 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Honorary Palme d'Or | Won | |
| 2012 | Donostia Award | Won | |
| 2011 | New Jersey Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1996 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Get Shorty | Won |
| David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor | Won | ||
| IAS Freedom Medal | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1995 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Pulp Fiction | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award | Shout | Nominated |
| 1986 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Perfect | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Staying Alive | Nominated |
| 1978 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Saturday Night Fever | Nominated |
Discography
7 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | This Christmas | Album |
| 2008 | I Thought I Lost You | Single |
| 1990 | The Grease Megamix | Single |
| 1978 | Greased Lightnin' | Single |
| 1978 | Summer Nights | Single |
| 1978 | Travolta fever | Album |
| 1976 | Let Her In | Single |
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Kelly Preston (1991 to 2020, ended by death). He is the father of Ella Bleu Travolta, and has 2 children in total. Education on record includes Dwight Morrow High School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is John Travolta?
John Travolta is 72 years old, born on 18 February 1954 in Englewood.
What is John Travolta known for?
John Travolta is known for Behind the Music (1997) and Junket Whore (1998).
What is John Travolta’s nationality?
John Travolta is American, born in Englewood.
Who has John Travolta been married to?
John Travolta’s marriages on record are to Kelly Preston (1991 to 2020).
Has John Travolta won any awards?
Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Honorary Palme d'Or (2026).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q80938), accessed October 2026
- Photo: lauraleedooley · CC BY 2.0
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