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 (1981). He earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his roles in Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Pulp Fiction (1994). His other notable films include Get Shorty (1995), Broken Arrow (1996), Michael (1996), Face/Off (1997), A Civil Action (1998), Primary Colors (1998), The General's Daughter (1999), The Punisher (2004), Wild Hogs (2007), Hairspray (2007), Bolt (2008), and Savages (2012).
Travolta returned to television, portraying lawyer Robert Shapiro in the series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. He received an Emmy Award as a producer and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He was also Emmy-nominated for his role in the action-comedy web series Die Hart (2021).
Travolta has released nine albums outside of acting, including four singles that charted on the Billboard Hot 100's Top 40. His albums typically accompanied films he starred in, such as Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (1978), which topped the Billboard 200. Travolta is also a private pilot.
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High Rollers
Mason Goddard
2025

Cash Out
Mason Goddard
2024

Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2023

The Shepherd
Johnny Kavanagh
2023

Mob Land
Bodie Davis
2023

Die Hart
Ron Wilcox
2023

American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
Self
2022

Mr. Saturday Night
Self (archive footage)
2021

Gotti
John Gotti
2018

Pattern Recognition
Self (archive footage)
2017

Life on the Line
Beau Ginner
2016

David Blaine: Beyond Magic
Self
2016

In a Valley of Violence
The Marshal
2016

Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
Self
2016

I Am Wrath
Stanley Hill
2016

Criminal Activities
Eddie
2015

The Forger
Raymond Cutter
2014

And the Oscar Goes To...
Self (archive footage)
2014

Killing Season
Emil Kovac
2013

Casting By
Self
2012

Close Up
Self (archive footage)
2012

Savages
Dennis
2012

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage)
2012

I'm Still Here
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2010

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
2010

From Paris with Love
Charlie Wax
2010

Old Dogs
Charlie
2009

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Ryder
2009

Bolt
Bolt (voice)
2008

Hairspray
Edna Turnblad
2007

Brando
Self
2007

Wild Hogs
Woody Stevens
2007

Tony Bennett: An American Classic
Self
2006

Lonely Hearts
Elmer Robinson
2006

Tarantino's Mind
Vincent Vega (archive footage)
2006

Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
Jim Irwin
2005

Be Cool
Chili Palmer
2005

Bio.
Self
2005

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
Self
2005

Ladder 49
Captain Mike Kennedy
2004

A Love Song for Bobby Long
Bobby Long
2004

John Travolta: The Inside Story
Self
2004

The Punisher
Howard Saint
2004
John Travolta Remembers James Cagney
Self
2003

Basic
DEA Agent Tom Hardy
2003

Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s
Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
2002

Austin Powers in Goldmember
John Travolta / Famous Goldmember ('Austinpussy')
2002

Domestic Disturbance
Frank Morrison
2001

Swordfish
Gabriel
2001

Lucky Numbers
Russ Richards
2000

Battlefield Earth
Terl
2000

The General's Daughter
Warrant Officer Paul Brenner
1999

Our Friend, Martin
Kyle's Dad (voice)
1999

A Civil Action
Jan Schlichtmann
1998

The Thin Red Line
Brig. Gen. David Quintard
1998

Junket Whore
Self
1998

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Self
1998

Primary Colors
Jack Stanton
1998

Mad City
Sam Baily
1997

She's So Lovely
Joey Germoni
1997

Face/Off
Sean Archer
1997
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
Self
1997

Michael
Michael
1996

Phenomenon
George Malley
1996

Orientation: A Scientology Information Film
Self
1996

White Man's Burden
Louis Pinnock
1995

Get Shorty
Chili Palmer
1995

Pulp Fiction
Vincent Vega
1994

Look Who's Talking Now!
James Ubriacco
1993

Shout
Jack Cabe
1991

Chains of Gold
Scott Barnes
1991

Eyes of an Angel
Bobby
1991

Look Who's Talking Too
James
1990

Seriously... Phil Collins
Self
1990

Look Who's Talking
James
1989

The Experts
Travis
1989
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Self
1987

Perfect
Adam Lawrence
1985

Two of a Kind
Zack
1983

Staying Alive
Tony Manero
1983

Blow Out
Jack Terry
1981

Urban Cowboy
Bud Davis
1980

Grease
Danny Zuko
1978

Saturday Night Fever
Tony Manero
1977

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
Tod Lubitch
1976

Carrie
Billy Nolan
1976

The Devil's Rain
Danny
1975
That's Amore!
Nick Venere

Paradise City
Buck
2022
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Self (archive footage)
2021

QT8: The First Eight
Self (archive footage)
2019

The Fanatic
Moose
2019

The Poison Rose
Carson Philips
2019

Trading Paint
Sam
2019

Speed Kills
Ben Aronoff (Don Aronow)
2018

Studio 54
Self (archive footage)
2018

Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie
Self
2017

The Grease Story
Danny Zuko
2017

Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees
Self - Host
2017

John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
Self - Actor (archive footage)
2017

Urban Cowboy: The Rise and Fall of Gilley's
Self
2015

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Self
2013

Paul Williams Still Alive
Self (archive footage)
2011

The Jay Leno Show
Self · (1 episode)
2009

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Self
2008
Oprah's Big Give
(1 episode)
2008

The Light and the Dark: The Making of 'Face/Off'
Self (archive footage)
2007
Be Cool, Very Cool
Self
2005
Everyday Heroes: Real Stories from Real Firefighters
2005

Fat Actress
John Travolta · (1 episode)
2005

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
Host
2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (3 episodes)
2003

Celebrities Uncensored
Self · (1 episode)
2003

Pulp Fiction: The Facts
Self (archive footage)
2002

Fear Factor
(1 episode)
2001

Welcome to Hollywood
John Travolta
2000

The Early Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1999

Forever Hollywood
Self
1999

The View
Self · (2 episodes)
1997

Broken Arrow
Vic Deakins
1996

Trailer Camp
(Archival)
1995

Inside the Actors Studio
Self · (1 episode)
1994

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(3 episodes)
1992

Boris and Natasha
Self
1992

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
(1 episode)
1988

Grease Day USA
Self
1978

The Tenth Level
Lab Technician (uncredited)
1976

Nightmare
Man Outside Store (uncredited)
1974
November 1963
Johnny Roselli
Cash Out 3
Mason Goddard
Black Tides
Bill Pierce
Syndicate
Special Agent Felix Miller

The Playboy Murders
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2023

Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2022

Hart to Heart
Self - Interviewee · (1 episode)
2021

The True Story of...
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2020

Die Hart
Ron Wilcox · (10 episodes)
2020

American Crime Story
Robert Shapiro · (10 episodes)
2016

Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
Danny Zuko (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2015

Jay Leno's Garage
Self · (1 episode)
2015

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self · (1 episode)
2014

Kirstie
Mickey Russo · (1 episode)
2013
The Scrat Show
(13 episodes)
2012

El hormiguero
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2006

The Reichen Show
Self · (1 episode)
2005

Fifth Gear
Self · (1 episode)
2002
Good Day Live
Self · (2 episodes)
2001

Rove
Self · (2 episodes)
1999

Where Are They Now?
Self · (4 episodes)
1999

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1988

Sacrée soirée
Self · (1 episode)
1987

Basements
Ben (segment "The Dumb Waiter")
1987

MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1984
Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Self · (1 episode)
1984
Harty
Self · (1 episode)
1983

James Bond: The First 21 Years
Self
1983

Champs-Elysées
Self · (1 episode)
1982

Entertainment Tonight
Self · (2 episodes)
1981

Wetten, dass..?
Self · (1 episode)
1981

Rona Barrett Looks at 1978
Self
1979

Moment by Moment
Strip
1978
Mr. T and Tina
Vinnie Barbarino · (9 episodes)
1976

The Captain and Tennille
Self · (1 episode)
1976

Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1975

Welcome Back, Kotter
Vinnie Barbarino · (95 episodes)
1975

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Self · (2 episodes)
1975

The Rookies
(1 episode)
1972

Emergency!
Chuck Benson · (1 episode)
1972

Great Performances
Self · (1 episode)
1971

Medical Center
Danny · (1 episode)
1969

Top of the Pops
(1 episode)
1964

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (2 episodes)
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1961

Tony Awards
Self - Performer · (1 episode)
1956

Panorama
Himself (archive footage) · (1 episode)
1953

The Oscars
Self · (11 episodes)
1953

Sanremo Music Festival
Self - Special Guest · (1 episode)
1951

Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1944

Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee/Presenter · (1 episode)
1944

Golden Globe Awards
Self - Winner · (1 episode)
1944

Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter/Winner · (1 episode)
1944