During the 1970's John Travolta reigned as one of the legendary stars who had a string of hit films to his credit.
But by the mid-1980's his initial fame became a little dull as he had some flop movies.
However, in 1994, he reemerged and rose from the ashes like a phoenix and reclaimed his position as a versatile actor.
The great actor's first major hit film was Saturday Night Fever which was released in 1977.
It brought him fame and glory and earned for him the name of a dancing star.
This movie was set against a backdrop of a disco nightlife in New York City.
This movie earned for him an Academy Award nomination for best actor.
In 1994, Travolta made a comeback by starring in Pulp Fiction.
It was directed by Quentin Tarantino and earned for the star an Academy Award nomination.
The star cast included Samuel L.
Jackson, Uma Thurman, etc.
The film had the prestige of being nominated for seven Oscars including the award for Best picture and Best Original Screenplay.
It had an interesting plot of small-time criminals and mobsters of Los Angeles.
The highlight of the film was the rich and eclectic dialogue which became a very big hit among the fans.
And this film was a mix of both violence and humor.
Grease: This movie can be termed as one of the best movies of Travolta as it became a big hit as a musical movie.
This movie had Olivia Newton-John as his costar and the story was about a street guy falling in love with a beautiful school girl.
It was a summer romance and it was accepted by the audience in a great way.
Phenomenon: The star has showcased a dramatic performance in this movie and has left a lasting impression in the minds of people.
The story is about a person who gains a brilliant mind after he is struck by lightning.
Face/Off: It is directed by John Woo and Billy Burton and has a good star cast.
Some of the major stars who have acted in the movie including Travolta are Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Allesandro Nivola, etc.
This film was shot in interesting locations in Los Angeles, California, USA.
John Travolta was a versatile actor and performed well in all the roles given to him.
He was able to excel in a wide range of roles and genres for example, he had big hits in action, drama, singing, comedy, etc.
He can be called as a complete actor who can be rightly called as a Hollywood Superstar.