John Travolta
Awards & Honours
45
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
John Travolta's career is marked by extraordinary milestones. He earned Academy Award nominations for two iconic performances: Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever and Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction. His Golden Globe wins for both films and for Get Shorty highlight his range across drama and comedy. In 2016, he won an Emmy as a producer for The People v. O.J. Simpson. The 2024 Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes recognized his enduring impact on cinema. He is also a member of the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
New Jersey Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted in the Arts & Entertainment category for his contributions to film and television.
Honorary Palme d'Or
Lifetime achievement award for his contributions to cinema.
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Located at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard for his contributions to motion pictures.
Golden Camera Award
Best Actor International award presented in Berlin.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Films of All Time
Greatest Films of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
December 15, 1977
Saturday Night Fever: The Disco King
Rolling Stone
July 13, 1978
Grease: John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
Rolling Stone
October 20, 1994
Pulp Fiction: The Comeback of John Travolta
TIME
January 9, 1978
John Travolta: The Hottest Star in Hollywood
People
July 27, 2020
Kelly Preston 1962-2020: A Life of Love
Records & Feats
Highest-grossing musical film of the 20th century
Grease (1978) earned nearly $400 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, making it the highest-grossing musical film of the 20th century.
First actor to earn an Oscar nomination for a disco-themed film
John Travolta's nomination for Best Actor for Saturday Night Fever (1977) was the first Oscar nomination for a performance in a disco-themed film.
Only actor to receive an Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2024
Travolta was awarded the Honorary Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival for his lifetime contributions to cinema.