John Travolta
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John Travolta
Summary
John Travolta is a human[1]. He was born in Englewood[2]. He was born on February 18, 1954[3]. He worked as an actor[4], singer[5], film producer[6], writer[7], and dancer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.06% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80,782 views/month, #600 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- John Travolta's place of birth was Englewood[2].
- John Travolta was born on February 18, 1954[3].
- John Travolta's father was Salvatore Travolta[10].
- John Travolta's mother was Helen Cecilia Travolta[11].
- A child of John Travolta was Ella Bleu Travolta[12].
- A child of John Travolta was Jett Travolta[13].
- John Travolta held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was John Travolta's native language[15].
- John Travolta worked as an actor[4].
- John Travolta worked as a singer[5].
- John Travolta worked as a film producer[6].
- John Travolta's professions included writer[7].
- John Travolta worked as a dancer[8].
- John Travolta worked as a television actor[16].
- John Travolta's education included a stint at Dwight Morrow High School[17].
- John Travolta received the Donostia Award[18].
- John Travolta received the IAS Freedom Medal[19].
- John Travolta received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
- John Travolta received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[21].
- John Travolta received the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[22].
- John Travolta received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[23].
- John Travolta's religion is recorded as Scientology[24].
- John Travolta is recorded as male[25].
- John Travolta's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- John Travolta's discography is recorded as John Travolta discography[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1954-02-18[30]
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Community tags: actor, scientology[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 94f4c61e-5cf3-4cba-ab3e-9bd5be99f6ab[32]
Body
Origins and Family
John Travolta was born in Englewood[2]. He was born on February 18, 1954[3]. His father was Salvatore Travolta[10]. His mother was Helen Cecilia Travolta[11]. English was his native language[15].
Education
John Travolta's education included a stint at Dwight Morrow High School[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[4], singer[5], film producer[6], writer[7], dancer[8], and television actor[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Donostia Award[18], a film award[33], in Spain[34], founded in 1986[35]; IAS Freedom Medal[19], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1985[38]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[39], in United States[40]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[21], a film award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1950[43]; David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[22], a class of award[44], in Italy[45], founded in 1957[46]; and New Jersey Hall of Fame[23], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 2008[49].
Personal Life
Children include Ella Bleu Travolta[12], a film actor[50], b. 2000[51], of United States[52] and Jett Travolta[13], 1992–2009[53], of United States[54]. John Travolta's religion is recorded as Scientology[24].
Why It Matters
John Travolta ranks in the top 0.06% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80,782 views/month, #600 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[57], an actor[58], b. 1983[59], of United States[60], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[61], specialised in music[62].
FAQs
Where was John Travolta born?
John Travolta's place of birth was Englewood[2].
Who were John Travolta's parents?
John Travolta's father was Salvatore Travolta[10]. John Travolta's mother was Helen Cecilia Travolta[11].
What did John Travolta do for work?
John Travolta worked as actor[4], singer[5], film producer[6], writer[7], and dancer[8].
Where did John Travolta go to school?
John Travolta was educated at Dwight Morrow High School[17].
What awards did John Travolta receive?
Honors received include Donostia Award[18], IAS Freedom Medal[19], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[21].
Who did John Travolta influence?
John Travolta has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[57].