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John Travolta

John Travolta
John Travolta in 2007
Personal information
Birth nameJohn Joseph Travolta
Birth dateFebruary 18, 1954(age 62)
Place of birthEnglewood, New Jersey, U.S.
ResidenceJumbolair subdivision; Ocala, Florida
OccupationActor, singer, dancer, producer, writer
Years active1969 � present
ReligionRoman Catholic (until 1975)
Scientologist (1975-present)
SpouseKelly Preston (1991 � present)
Children 

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John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor, dancer and singer. Travolta first became known in the 1970s, after appearing on the television series Welcome Back, Kotter and starring in the box office successes Saturday Night Fever and Grease. Travolta's acting career declined in the early 1980s and continued to deteriorate throughout the remainder of the decade. His career faced a resurgence in the 1990s with his role in Pulp Fiction, and he has since continued starring in Hollywood films including Face/Off, Ladder 49, and Wild Hogs. Travolta was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction. He won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in Get Shorty.


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