Fan mail address
John Travolta
P.O. Box 410
North Hollywood, CA 91603
USA
Fan mail address
(Post Office Box)
P.O. Box 410
North Hollywood, CA 91603
USA
John Travolta, born February 18, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey, is an American actor, singer, and producer whose charismatic performances and dynamic range have made him a cultural icon in Hollywood. Known for his breakout roles in Saturday Night Fever and Grease, Travolta’s career has been marked by incredible highs, occasional lulls, and remarkable comebacks. He has displayed versatility across genres, from musicals and romantic comedies to action films and thrillers, making him one of the most enduring figures in American cinema.
Travolta was the youngest of six children born to Helen, an actress and singer, and Salvatore Travolta, a semi-professional football player turned tire salesman. The family’s Italian-American and Irish-American heritage, coupled with a love for the arts, cultivated John’s early interest in performing. He started his career in his teens, moving to New York City to pursue acting. He appeared in several off-Broadway productions, but his big break came in 1975 with his role on the television sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter. Playing Vinnie Barbarino, a charming high school student, Travolta quickly became a teen idol, drawing in audiences with his humor and magnetism.
At the age of 23, Travolta starred in Saturday Night Fever (1977), where his portrayal of Tony Manero, a Brooklyn youth passionate about disco dancing, became an instant sensation. His performance not only made him a cultural icon but also earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Travolta’s incredible dance moves and memorable style set to the music of the Bee Gees defined the disco era, and the film remains one of the most famous depictions of 1970s pop culture.
