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John Travolta

American actor (born 1954)
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Summary

John Travolta was born on February 18, 1954[1], in Englewood[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], singer[4], film producer[5], writer[6], and dancer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.06% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176,843 views/month, #600 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Salvatore Travolta[9]
  • Mother: Helen Cecilia Travolta[10]
  • Child: Ella Bleu Travolta[11], Jett Travolta[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Native language: English[14]
  • Occupation: television actor[15], film actor[16], stage actor[17], voice actor[18], producer[19], musician[20]
  • Educated at: Dwight Morrow High School[21]
  • Award received: Donostia Award[22], IAS Freedom Medal[23], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[25], David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[26], New Jersey Hall of Fame[27], Honorary Palme d'Or[28]
  • Religion or worldview: Scientology[29]
  • Sex or gender: male[30]
  • Discography: John Travolta discography[31]
  • Commons category: John Travolta[32]
  • Residence: Jumbolair Airport[33], Encino[34]
  • Family name: Travolta[35]
  • Given name: John[36], Joseph[37]
  • Official website: https://travolta.com[38]
  • Topic's main category: Category:John Travolta[39]
  • Commons gallery: John Travolta[40]
  • Filmography: John Travolta filmography[41]
  • Instrument: voice[42]
  • Eye color: blue[43]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actor[44], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[45], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award[46]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]

Why It Matters

John Travolta has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

He has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[50], a screenwriter[51], b. 1983[52], of United States[53], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[54], specialised in music[55].

FAQs

Where was John Travolta born?

John Travolta was born in Englewood[2].

Who were John Travolta's parents?

John Travolta's father was Salvatore Travolta[9]. John Travolta's mother was Helen Cecilia Travolta[10].

What did John Travolta do for work?

John Travolta worked as an actor[3], singer[4], film producer[5], writer[6], and dancer[7].

Where did John Travolta go to school?

John Travolta was educated at Dwight Morrow High School[21].

What awards did John Travolta receive?

Honors received include Donostia Award[22], IAS Freedom Medal[23], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[25].

Who did John Travolta influence?

John Travolta has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[50].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [29] ↑ . smh.com.au. Retrieved . smh.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . njhalloffame.org. njhalloffame.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4h ago · Sabelöga · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5h ago · Kwayst · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 10h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 13w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → john-travolta
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  9. 14w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 19w ago · Nashona · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 21w ago · Favete linguistis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 22w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  14. 22w ago · Rémi sim · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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