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John Travolta
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John Travolta

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

18 Feb 1954

Age

72 Years

Born In

Englewood, New Jersey, USA

Total Projects

189

Years Active

82 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.4 ★

Overview

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...

Filmography

November 1963

movie

November 1963

2026

November 1963

as Johnny Roselli

Propeller One-Way Night Coach

movie

Propeller One-Way Night Coach

2026

Propeller One-Way Night Coach

as Narrator (voice)

The Kick That United A Nation

movie

The Kick That United A Nation

2025

The Kick That United A Nation

as Self

High Rollers

movie

High Rollers

2025

High Rollers

as Mason Goddard

Cash Out

movie

Cash Out

2024

Cash Out

as Mason Goddard

Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles

movie

Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles

2023

Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Shepherd

movie

The Shepherd

2023

The Shepherd

as Johnny Kavanagh

Mob Land

movie

Mob Land

2023

Mob Land

as Bodie Davis

Die Hart

movie

Die Hart

2023

Die Hart

as Ron Wilcox

The Playboy Murders

tv

The Playboy Murders

2023

The Playboy Murders

as Self (archive footage)

Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

tv

Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

2022

Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

as Self (archive footage)

Paradise City

movie

Paradise City

2022

Paradise City

as Buck

American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective

movie

American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective

2022

American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective

as Self

Hart to Heart

tv

Hart to Heart

2021

Hart to Heart

as Self - Interviewee

CineRaya

movie

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

2021

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

as Self (archive footage)

Die Hart

tv

Die Hart

2020

Die Hart

as Ron Wilcox

The Fanatic

movie

The Fanatic

2019

The Fanatic

as Moose

The Poison Rose

movie

The Poison Rose

2019

The Poison Rose

as Carson Philips

Trading Paint

movie

Trading Paint

2019

Trading Paint

as Sam

Speed Kills

movie

Speed Kills

2018

Speed Kills

as Ben Aronoff (Don Aronow)

Studio 54

movie

Studio 54

2018

Studio 54

as Self (archive footage)

Gotti

movie

Gotti

2018

Gotti

as John Gotti

Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie

movie

Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie

2017

Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie

as Self

Pattern Recognition

movie

Pattern Recognition

2017

Pattern Recognition

as Self (archive footage)

The Grease Story

movie

The Grease Story

2017

The Grease Story

as Danny Zuko

The True Story of...

tv

The True Story of...

2017

The True Story of...

as Self (archive footage)

Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees

movie

Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees

2017

Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees

as Self - Host

John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood

movie

John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood

2017

John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood

as Self - Actor (archive footage)

Life on the Line

movie

Life on the Line

2016

Life on the Line

as Beau Ginner

David Blaine: Beyond Magic

movie

David Blaine: Beyond Magic

2016

David Blaine: Beyond Magic

as Self

In a Valley of Violence

movie

In a Valley of Violence

2016

In a Valley of Violence

as The Marshal

Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond

movie

Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond

2016

Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond

as Self

I Am Wrath

movie

I Am Wrath

2016

I Am Wrath

as Stanley Hill

American Crime Story

tv

American Crime Story

2016

American Crime Story

as Robert Shapiro

Criminal Activities

movie

Criminal Activities

2015

Criminal Activities

as Eddie

Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales

tv

Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales

2015

Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales

as Danny Zuko (archive footage)

Jay Leno's Garage

tv

Jay Leno's Garage

2015

Jay Leno's Garage

as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

tv

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

tv

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Vincent Vega (archive footage)

Urban Cowboy: The Rise and Fall of Gilley's

movie

Urban Cowboy: The Rise and Fall of Gilley's

2015

Urban Cowboy: The Rise and Fall of Gilley's

as Self

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

tv

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

2014

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

as Self

The Forger

movie

The Forger

2014

The Forger

as Raymond Cutter

Kirstie

tv

Kirstie

2013

Kirstie

as Mickey Russo

Killing Season

movie

Killing Season

2013

Killing Season

as Emil Kovac

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

movie

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

2013

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

as Self

Casting By

movie

Casting By

2012

Casting By

as Self

Close Up

movie

Close Up

2012

Close Up

as Self (archive footage)

Savages

movie

Savages

2012

Savages

as Dennis

CineRaya

tv

The Scrat Show

2012

The Scrat Show

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

movie

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

2012

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

as (archive footage)

I'm Still Here

movie

I'm Still Here

2010

I'm Still Here

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

movie

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2010

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

as (archive footage)

From Paris with Love

movie

From Paris with Love

2010

From Paris with Love

as Charlie Wax

Old Dogs

movie

Old Dogs

2009

Old Dogs

as Charlie

The Jay Leno Show

tv

The Jay Leno Show

2009

The Jay Leno Show

as Self - Guest

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

movie

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

2009

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

as Ryder

Bolt

movie

Bolt

2008

Bolt

as Bolt (voice)

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

movie

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

2008

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

as Self

CineRaya

tv

Oprah's Big Give

2008

Oprah's Big Give

Hairspray

movie

Hairspray

2007

Hairspray

as Edna Turnblad

Brando

movie

Brando

2007

Brando

as Self

Wild Hogs

movie

Wild Hogs

2007

Wild Hogs

as Woody Stevens

Tony Bennett: An American Classic

movie

Tony Bennett: An American Classic

2006

Tony Bennett: An American Classic

as Self

El hormiguero

tv

El hormiguero

2006

El hormiguero

as Self - Guest

Lonely Hearts

movie

Lonely Hearts

2006

Lonely Hearts

as Elmer Robinson

The Reichen Show

tv

The Reichen Show

2005

The Reichen Show

as Self

Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon

movie

Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon

2005

Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon

as Jim Irwin

CineRaya

movie

Be Cool, Very Cool

2005

Be Cool, Very Cool

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Everyday Heroes: Real Stories from Real Firefighters

2005

Everyday Heroes: Real Stories from Real Firefighters

Fat Actress

tv

Fat Actress

2005

Fat Actress

as John Travolta

Be Cool

movie

Be Cool

2005

Be Cool

as Chili Palmer

Bio.

movie

Bio.

2005

Bio.

as Self

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

movie

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

2005

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

Ladder 49

movie

Ladder 49

2004

Ladder 49

as Captain Mike Kennedy

War Journal: On the Set of "The Punisher"

movie

War Journal: On the Set of "The Punisher"

2004

War Journal: On the Set of "The Punisher"

as Self

A Love Song for Bobby Long

movie

A Love Song for Bobby Long

2004

A Love Song for Bobby Long

as Bobby Long

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

movie

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

2004

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

as Host

John Travolta: The Inside Story

movie

John Travolta: The Inside Story

2004

John Travolta: The Inside Story

as Self

The Punisher

movie

The Punisher

2004

The Punisher

as Howard Saint

CineRaya

movie

John Travolta Remembers James Cagney

2003

John Travolta Remembers James Cagney

as Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

tv

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

Celebrities Uncensored

tv

Celebrities Uncensored

2003

Celebrities Uncensored

as Self

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

movie

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

as Self

Basic

movie

Basic

2003

Basic

as DEA Agent Tom Hardy

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

tv

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest

Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s

movie

Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s

2002

Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s

as Self - Interviewee (archive footage)

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

movie

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

2002

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

as Self (archive footage)

CineRaya

movie

Pulp Fiction: Behind The Scenes Montages

2002

Pulp Fiction: Behind The Scenes Montages

Austin Powers in Goldmember

movie

Austin Powers in Goldmember

2002

Austin Powers in Goldmember

as John Travolta / Famous Goldmember ('Austinpussy')

Fifth Gear

tv

Fifth Gear

2002

Fifth Gear

as Self

Domestic Disturbance

movie

Domestic Disturbance

2001

Domestic Disturbance

as Frank Morrison

CineRaya

tv

Good Day Live

2001

Good Day Live

as Self

Fear Factor

tv

Fear Factor

2001

Fear Factor

Swordfish

movie

Swordfish

2001

Swordfish

as Gabriel

Lucky Numbers

movie

Lucky Numbers

2000

Lucky Numbers

as Russ Richards

Welcome to Hollywood

movie

Welcome to Hollywood

2000

Welcome to Hollywood

as John Travolta

Battlefield Earth

movie

Battlefield Earth

2000

Battlefield Earth

as Terl

The Early Show

tv

The Early Show

1999

The Early Show

as Self

Rove

tv

Rove

1999

Rove

as Self

The General's Daughter

movie

The General's Daughter

1999

The General's Daughter

as Warrant Officer Paul Brenner

CineRaya

tv

Where Are They Now?

1999

Where Are They Now?

as Self

Our Friend, Martin

movie

Our Friend, Martin

1999

Our Friend, Martin

as Kyle's Dad (voice)

Forever Hollywood

movie

Forever Hollywood

1999

Forever Hollywood

as Self

A Civil Action

movie

A Civil Action

1998

A Civil Action

as Jan Schlichtmann

The Thin Red Line

movie

The Thin Red Line

1998

The Thin Red Line

as Brig. Gen. David Quintard

Bee Gees: One Night Only

movie

Bee Gees: One Night Only

1998

Bee Gees: One Night Only

as Self - Tony Manero/Self - Danny Zuko (archive footage)

Junket Whore

movie

Junket Whore

1998

Junket Whore

as Self

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

movie

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

1998

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

as Self

Primary Colors

movie

Primary Colors

1998

Primary Colors

as Jack Stanton

Mad City

movie

Mad City

1997

Mad City

as Sam Baily

She's So Lovely

movie

She's So Lovely

1997

She's So Lovely

as Joey Germoni

The View

tv

The View

1997

The View

as Self

Face/Off

movie

Face/Off

1997

Face/Off

as Sean Archer

CineRaya

movie

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life

1997

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life

as Self

Michael

movie

Michael

1996

Michael

as Michael

Phenomenon

movie

Phenomenon

1996

Phenomenon

as George Malley

Orientation: A Scientology Information Film

movie

Orientation: A Scientology Information Film

1996

Orientation: A Scientology Information Film

as Self

Broken Arrow

movie

Broken Arrow

1996

Broken Arrow

as Vic Deakins

America's Flying Aces: The Blue Angels 50th Anniversary

movie

America's Flying Aces: The Blue Angels 50th Anniversary

1996

America's Flying Aces: The Blue Angels 50th Anniversary

as Hosted by

White Man's Burden

movie

White Man's Burden

1995

White Man's Burden

as Louis Pinnock

Get Shorty

movie

Get Shorty

1995

Get Shorty

as Chili Palmer

Trailer Camp

movie

Trailer Camp

1995

Trailer Camp

as (Archival)

Pulp Fiction

movie

Pulp Fiction

1994

Pulp Fiction

as Vincent Vega

Inside the Actors Studio

tv

Inside the Actors Studio

1994

Inside the Actors Studio

as Self

Look Who's Talking Now!

movie

Look Who's Talking Now!

1993

Look Who's Talking Now!

as James Ubriacco

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

tv

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Boris and Natasha

movie

Boris and Natasha

1992

Boris and Natasha

as Self

Shout

movie

Shout

1991

Shout

as Jack Cabe

Chains of Gold

movie

Chains of Gold

1991

Chains of Gold

as Scott Barnes

Eyes of an Angel

movie

Eyes of an Angel

1991

Eyes of an Angel

as Bobby

Look Who's Talking Too

movie

Look Who's Talking Too

1990

Look Who's Talking Too

as James

Seriously... Phil Collins

movie

Seriously... Phil Collins

1990

Seriously... Phil Collins

as Self

Look Who's Talking

movie

Look Who's Talking

1989

Look Who's Talking

as James

The Experts

movie

The Experts

1989

The Experts

as Travis

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

tv

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

tv

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest

Sacrée Soirée

tv

Sacrée Soirée

1987

Sacrée Soirée

as Self

The Grand Knockout Tournament

movie

The Grand Knockout Tournament

1987

The Grand Knockout Tournament

as Self

Basements

movie

Basements

1987

Basements

as Ben (segment "The Dumb Waiter")

CineRaya

movie

Scientology: The Road to Total Freedom?

1987

Scientology: The Road to Total Freedom?

as Self

Perfect

movie

Perfect

1985

Perfect

as Adam Lawrence

That's Dancing!

movie

That's Dancing!

1985

That's Dancing!

as Self (archive footage)

MTV Video Music Awards

tv

MTV Video Music Awards

1984

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self

CineRaya

tv

Goldene Kamera

1984

Goldene Kamera

as Self

Two of a Kind

movie

Two of a Kind

1983

Two of a Kind

as Zack

CineRaya

tv

Harty

1983

Harty

as Self

Staying Alive

movie

Staying Alive

1983

Staying Alive

as Tony Manero

James Bond: The First 21 Years

movie

James Bond: The First 21 Years

1983

James Bond: The First 21 Years

as Self

Champs-Elysées

tv

Champs-Elysées

1982

Champs-Elysées

as Self

Entertainment Tonight

tv

Entertainment Tonight

1981

Entertainment Tonight

as Self

Blow Out

movie

Blow Out

1981

Blow Out

as Jack Terry

Wetten, dass..?

tv

Wetten, dass..?

1981

Wetten, dass..?

as Self

Urban Cowboy

movie

Urban Cowboy

1980

Urban Cowboy

as Bud Davis

Rona Barrett Looks at 1978

movie

Rona Barrett Looks at 1978

1979

Rona Barrett Looks at 1978

as Self

Moment by Moment

movie

Moment by Moment

1978

Moment by Moment

as Strip

Grease Day USA

movie

Grease Day USA

1978

Grease Day USA

as Self

Grease

movie

Grease

1978

Grease

as Danny Zuko

Saturday Night Fever

movie

Saturday Night Fever

1977

Saturday Night Fever

as Tony Manero

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

movie

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

1976

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

as Tod Lubitch

Carrie

movie

Carrie

1976

Carrie

as Billy Nolan

CineRaya

tv

Mr. T and Tina

1976

Mr. T and Tina

as Vinnie Barbarino

The Captain and Tennille

tv

The Captain and Tennille

1976

The Captain and Tennille

as Self - Guest

The Tenth Level

movie

The Tenth Level

1976

The Tenth Level

as Lab Technician (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Welcome Back, Kotter

tv

Welcome Back, Kotter

1975

Welcome Back, Kotter

as Vinnie Barbarino

The Devil’s Rain

movie

The Devil’s Rain

1975

The Devil’s Rain

as Danny

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

tv

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

1975

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self

Nightmare

movie

Nightmare

1974

Nightmare

as Man Outside Store (uncredited)

The Rookies

tv

The Rookies

1972

The Rookies

Emergency!

tv

Emergency!

1972

Emergency!

as Chuck Benson

Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

tv

Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

1971

Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

Great Performances

tv

Great Performances

1971

Great Performances

as Self

Medical Center

tv

Medical Center

1969

Medical Center

as Danny

Top of the Pops

tv

Top of the Pops

1964

Top of the Pops

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Mike Douglas Show

tv

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - Guest

Tony Awards

tv

Tony Awards

1956

Tony Awards

as Self - Performer

Panorama

tv

Panorama

1953

Panorama

as Himself (archive footage)

The Oscars

tv

The Oscars

1953

The Oscars

as Self

Sanremo Music Festival

tv

Sanremo Music Festival

1951

Sanremo Music Festival

as Self - Special Guest

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee / Presenter

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter / Nominee

CineRaya

movie

That's Amore!

TBA

That's Amore!

as Nick Venere

CineRaya

movie

The Gentleman Thief

TBA

The Gentleman Thief

as Mason Goddard

CineRaya

movie

Black Tides

TBA

Black Tides

as Bill Pierce

CineRaya

movie

Syndicate

TBA

Syndicate

as Special Agent Felix Miller

CineRaya

movie

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TBA

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