John Travolta's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of John Travolta.
John Travolta is an American actor, singer, and producer who rose to prominence in television before becoming a leading film actor. He has received a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. He also earned nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, signifying his sustained success and impact in the entertainment industry.
1977: Starred in Saturday Night Fever
In 1977, John Travolta starred as Tony Manero in the dance drama Saturday Night Fever, earning him an Academy Award nomination.
1977: Nominated for Academy Award for Saturday Night Fever
In 1977, John Travolta was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Saturday Night Fever.
1984: Inducted into American Academy of Achievement
In 1984, John Travolta was inducted into the American Academy of Achievement and presented with the Golden Plate Award.
1989: Starred in Look Who's Talking
In 1989, John Travolta starred with Kirstie Alley in Look Who's Talking, which became his most successful film since Grease.
1994: Starred in Pulp Fiction
In 1994, John Travolta starred in Pulp Fiction, for which he received an Academy Award nomination and revived his career.
1994: Nominated for Academy Award for Pulp Fiction
In 1994, John Travolta was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Pulp Fiction.
2007: Inducted into Living Legends of Aviation
In 2007, John Travolta was inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation and acts as the award show's official ambassador.
2011: Golden Globe Nomination
In 2011, John Travolta received a Golden Globe nomination, marking his most recent nomination out of a total of six.
2014: IIFA Award for Outstanding Achievement
In 2014, John Travolta was honored with the IIFA Award for Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema.
2016: Returned to Television in American Crime Story
In 2016, John Travolta returned to television in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story, receiving an Emmy nomination.
2021: Emmy-nominated for Die Hart
In 2021, John Travolta was Emmy-nominated for his role in the action-comedy web series Die Hart.
