John Travolta
overview
Smart talking and not-too-bright “Vinnie Barbarino” was the hands-down most popular character on the series “Welcome Back, Kotter” and the character launched John Travolta's meteoric career in the mid-to-late 70's. Following "Kotter", Travolta scored back-to-back-to-back iconic film movie moments with “Saturday Night Fever,” “Grease” and “Urban Cowboy.” John Travolta was perhaps the hottest celebrity in Hollywood as the 80's dawned in America.
Then a string of bad career choices sidelined his career so badly that it took a dozen years to make his comeback – which eventually came with his role as the slightly inept enforcer in the bloody Quentin Tarantino cult classic “Pulp Fiction.” That led to a series of hits, followed by yet another downturn. Currently, he's deservedly back on top again with yet another series of box office hits including “Wild Hogs” and “Hairspray.”
- Name: John Travolta
- Birthdate: February 18, 1954
- Birthplace: Englewood, New Jersey
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Adam Lambert kisses his keyboardist during his 2009 American Music Awards performance on November 22, 2009
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Taylor Swift attends the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City
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Whitney Houston dazzles at the 2009 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in LA on November 22, 2009
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Jermaine and Janet Jackson at the 2009 American Music Awards
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Dr. Conrad Murray
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Kelly Preston, John Travolta and daughter Ella Blue make their first public appearance since the death of son Jett at Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif., on September 11, 2009
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Kelly Preston, Ella Bleu Travolta and John Travolta at Walt Disney Pictures Presentation at Disney’s D23 Expo
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Jim Carrey looks eerie for his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’
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John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston
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Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa Niemi pose backstage during the 9th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on February 17, 2007
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Ella Bleu Travolta Steals The Show At ‘Old Dogs’ Premiere
Ella has taken to the Hollywood starlet game like a champ - but was she prepared to keep up with mom Kelly Preston and dad John Travolta when they crossed the street to sign autographs for fans?
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‘Old Dogs’ LA Premiere (November 9, 2009)
John Travolta, Kelly Preston, daughter Ella Bleu, along with Robin Williams, Rita Wilson and Seth Green hit the red carpet at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Robin chats about being nearly naked, kissing Kelly and working with John in “Old Dogs.”
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Ella Bleu: John Travolta & Kelly Preston’s Star In The Making?
Nine-year-old Ella Bleu was the perfect little professional - playing mom Kelly and Robin Williams’ daughter in “Old Dogs.” But, will this be it for Ella or is the Travolta family planning on doing more films together in the future?
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The Travolta Family Quiz
Nancy O’Dell gives “Old Dogs” stars John Travolta, Kelly Preston and their daughter Ella Bleu a fun quiz about their famous family. Which parent does Ella Bleu go to if she really wants something? Plus, what is the Christmas game that John created?
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John Travolta, Kelly Preston & Ella Bleu Make ‘Old Dogs’ A Family Affair
John Travolta, Kelly Preston and daughter Ella Bleu tell Nancy O’Dell how much they loved working together as a family on the film, “Old Dogs.” How do the Travolta parents feel about their daughter wanting to be an actress and is Ella Bleu ready for fame?
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Preview: ‘From Paris With Love’
John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers star in this action film about a young employee in the office of the U.S. Ambassador in Paris that hooks up with an American spy looking to stop a terrorist attack in the city.
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Trailer: Old Dogs
Two business partners (Robin Williams and John Travolta) find their lives turned upside down when strange circumstances lead to them being placed in the care of 7-year-old twins.
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Denzel Washington On How ‘Pelham’ Co-Star John Travolta Is Dealing With The Loss Of His Son
Shaun Robinson talks exclusively with Denzel Washington about his relationship with co-star John Travolta and how John has been coping with the tragic loss of his son.
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Denzel Washington Takes On ‘Pelham 123’
“Taking of Pelham 123” star Denzel Washington sits down with Shaun Robinson to chat about working with co-star John Travolta and the likelihood of him portraying President Barack Obama on the big screen.
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2009 Golden Globes: Miley Cyrus Talks John Travolta Family Tragedy
At the 2009 Golden Globes, Miley Cyrus, who was nominated for Best Original Song, discusses the terrible tragedy of her good friend and “Bolt” co-star John Travolta.
