John Travolta is an American actor, singer, producer, dancer, and pilot. He became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars through hit movies like Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Pulp Fiction, and Face/Off. He is also known for his dancing skills, charming personality, and long-lasting success in Hollywood.
John Travolta is famous for starring in Welcome Back, Kotter, Saturday Night Fever, and Grease. He also became popular as a singer with his hit song Let Her In.
Early Life and Family
John Joseph Travolta was born on February 18, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. His father, Salvatore “Sam” Travolta, was a tire salesman and former football player, while his mother, Helen Cecilia, was an actress and singer.
He grew up with five siblings: Joey, Sam, Ellen, Margaret, and Ann Travolta. He attended Dwight Morrow High School but left school at 17 to focus on acting.
John Travolta Career
John Travolta started his career in theater before moving into television and movies. He gained early fame from Welcome Back, Kotter, and later became a global superstar with Saturday Night Fever and Grease.
Some of his popular movies include:
Pulp Fiction
Get Shorty
Face/Off
Swordfish
Hairspray
He also appeared in American Crime Story in 2016.
Personal Life: Wife & Children
John Travolta married actress Kelly Preston in 1991. They had three children: Jett, Ella Bleu, and Benjamin.
Their son Jett passed away in 2009. In 2020, Kelly Preston died after battling breast cancer. Since then, Travolta has focused more on family life and spending time with his children.
Height and weight
John Travolta stands about 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall and weighs around 97 kg (214 lbs). He has blue eyes and was known for his dark brown hair before later adopting a bald look.
Net Worth 2026
As of 2026, John Travolta has an estimated net worth of around $250 million. His income comes from acting, singing, producing, endorsements, and real estate investments. He also owns luxury homes and private airplanes because of his passion for aviation.
Facts About John Travolta
- #1 His siblings were all inspired by their mother's love of theatre and drama and became actors.
- #2 His father was a second-generation Italian American with roots in Godrano, Sicily, and his mother was Irish American.
- #3 He was raised Roman Catholic but converted to Scientology in 1975.
- #4 He grew up in an Irish-American neighborhood and Irish culture.
- #5Travolta rejected the film role offers of the Major box hit film including "American Gigolo" and "An Officer and a Gentleman".
- #6 His eldest son Jett died at age 16 while on a Christmas vacation in the Bahamas on January 2, 2009.
- #7 His first girlfriend actress Diana Hyland had also died from breast cancer on March 27, 1977.
- #8 Travolta is a private pilot and owns four aircraft.
- #9 He had helped Oprah Winfrey plan the trip for more than a year.
- #10 Travolta endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.