He was merely that eccentric child who was fascinated by acting and aviation long before he became well-known. John was studying dancing and slipping into acting courses when other children were playing bikes.
He left high school at the age of sixteen because Broadway was calling, not because he was rebellious. And you know what? He responded.
Little Johnny from Englewood, New Jersey, was just that eccentric child who was fascinated with acting and airplanes long before he danced his way to fame in Saturday Night Fever and transported us to Grease.
Travolta was surrounded by performance from birth as the youngest of six children in a family that loved show business (his mother was an actress and drama instructor).
John was studying dancing and slipping into acting courses when other children were playing bikes.
He left high school at the age of sixteen because Broadway was calling, not because he was rebellious. And you know what? He responded.
His first major success? Grease on tour (yep, prior to the film!). Before anyone realized it, he was essentially Danny Zuko.
The majority of people are unaware that Travolta’s genuine love has always been flying.
At the age of 22, he obtained his pilot’s license, and now he owns several aircraft, including a Boeing 707 that he used to park in his backyard (yes, he has his own runway!).
Travolta is regarded as one of the most compassionate and realistic celebrities behind the Hollywood glitz.
Despite experiencing great personal tragedy, such as the death of his wife and children, he always manages life with dignity and humility.
Throughout his life, he has laughed, cried, danced, and flown. And he has remained distinctly Travolta throughout it all—calm, genuine, and always a bit Saturday night in spirit.
