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January 14, 2005

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Icon - and one of Hollywood's "nice guys" - John Travolta discusses his career, indie films, family life, self-motivated learning and his newest projects, A Love Song for Bobby Long and Be Cool.


John Travolta

John Travolta

John Travolta

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Oprah calls John Travolta her 'dream guy.' After dropping out of high school in New Jersey to pursue acting, he made his Broadway debut in Rain and had his first taste of fame on the sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter. He segued from TV to film stardom in Saturday Night Fever, a signature film of the late '70s. Following a self-imposed exile of several years, Travolta returned to the A-list in Pulp Fiction, which earned him a new generation of fans. He's also worked as a musician and released several albums.