John Travolta Net Worth, Age, Height, Wife and Family

John Travolta is an American actor, singer, producer, and pilot whose career has spanned more than five decades. He became a global star through Saturday Night Fever and Grease, then earned renewed critical attention with Pulp Fiction. As of 2026, his estimated net worth is $250 million, although this figure has not been independently confirmed through public financial records. Beyond Hollywood, Travolta is known for his passion for aviation and his close relationship with his children following the deaths of his wife, Kelly Preston, and their eldest son, Jett.

John Travolta Net Worth Quick Bio

Profile Detail	Information
Full Name	John Joseph Travolta
Date of Birth	February 18, 1954
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Age	72 years old as of October 14, 2026
Birthplace	Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Nationality	American
Profession	Actor, singer, film producer, director, dancer, and pilot
Estimated Net Worth	$250 million, according to published celebrity wealth estimates; not independently verified
Main Sources of Income	Film salaries, television work, producing, directing, and other entertainment projects
Famous For	Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Pulp Fiction, Face/Off, and Get Shorty
Nickname	Commonly known as John Travolta; no single widely established personal nickname
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Father	Salvatore Travolta, a tire salesman and former semi-professional football player
Mother	Helen Cecilia Burke Travolta, an actress, singer, and teacher
Siblings	Five siblings: Joey, Ellen, Ann, Margaret, and Sam Travolta
Marital Status	Widowed
Wife	Kelly Preston, an American actress; they married in 1991
Wife’s Death	Kelly Preston died in July 2020 after battling breast cancer
Children	Three: Jett Travolta, Ella Bleu Travolta, and Benjamin Travolta
Eldest Son	Jett Travolta (1992–2009)
Daughter	Ella Bleu Travolta, born in 2000; she has pursued acting and music
Youngest Son	Benjamin Travolta, born in 2010
Education	Attended Dwight Morrow High School in New Jersey; left before graduating to pursue acting
Acting Debut	Early professional work included stage productions in the early 1970s
Breakthrough Role	Vinnie Barbarino in the television sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter
Breakthrough Film	Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Musical Success	Grease (1978), alongside Olivia Newton-John
Career Comeback	Pulp Fiction (1994), in which he played Vincent Vega
Major Award	Golden Globe Award for Get Shorty
Academy Award Nominations	Two acting nominations, including for Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction
Directing	Directed Propeller One-Way Night Coach (2026)
Hobbies and Interests	Aviation, flying, acting, music, and spending time with family
Pilot Qualifications	A trained pilot with extensive aviation experience
Hair Color	Naturally dark brown; his appearance has changed over the years
Eye Color	Blue
Weight	Current weight is not reliably confirmed; online figures may be estimates
Religion	Publicly associated with Scientology
Residence	Has been associated with Florida property; current residence details may change
Instagram	Publicly known account: @johntravolta
Facebook	An official presence may be available through his linked public profiles
Official Website	John Travolta’s official website
Public Image	Known for his versatility, dance performances, enduring film career, and interest in aviation
Current Career Status	Active in film projects, including writing, producing, and directing
Legacy	A prominent Hollywood performer whose work connects the disco era, musical films, and modern cinema

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John Travolta Timeline

Date / Year	Life and Career Event
February 18, 1954	Born in Englewood, New Jersey, United States.
Early 1970s	Began pursuing professional acting and performing opportunities.
1975	Gained television recognition as Vinnie Barbarino in Welcome Back, Kotter.
1976	Appeared in the horror film Carrie.
1977	Achieved international fame with Saturday Night Fever.
1978	Starred as Danny Zuko in Grease, alongside Olivia Newton-John.
1980s	Appeared in films including Blow Out and Look Who’s Talking.
1988	Met actress Kelly Preston while working on The Experts.
1991	Married Kelly Preston.
1992	Welcomed his first child, Jett Travolta.
1994	Returned to major critical and commercial success with Pulp Fiction.
2000	Welcomed daughter Ella Bleu Travolta.
2009	His eldest son, Jett, died at age 16.
2010	Welcomed his youngest child, Benjamin Travolta.
July 2020	His wife, Kelly Preston, died following breast cancer.
2026	Continued pursuing creative projects, including his directorial work Propeller One-Way Night Coach.

John Travolta Family

Family Member	Details
John Travolta	American actor, singer, producer, and father of three children.
Father	Salvatore Travolta, a tire salesman and former semi-professional football player.
Mother	Helen Cecilia Burke Travolta, an actress, singer, and teacher.
Siblings	Joey, Ellen, Ann, Margaret, and Sam Travolta.
Late Wife	Kelly Preston, an American actress whom he married in 1991. She died in 2020.
Eldest Son	Jett Travolta (1992–2009).
Daughter	Ella Bleu Travolta, born in 2000; an actress and singer.
Youngest Son	Benjamin Travolta, born in 2010.
Family Life	Travolta often celebrates his children and honors the memories of his late wife and eldest son.