John Travolta

United States
Net Worth (2012):$ 160 Million
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Born on: Feb 18, 1954 (Age: 58) Aquarius
Born in: New Jersey
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Actor, Hollywood

John Travolta is one of the most acclaimed and long serving actors of Hollywood. The million dollar personality that he is today wasn’t made in a day. He first burst into the scene in 1975 as Vinnie Barbarino in the TV series Welcome Back, Kotter that made him a star. Two of his most acclaimed screen roles as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever and Danny Zuko in Grease that earned him international stardom are commercially among the most successful pictures of the 70s. After starring in a string of flops Travolta’s resurrection came in 1989 when he starred in Look Who’s Talking which grossed approximately $300 million. But it wasn’t until he played Vincent Vega in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction that he truly revived his career besides earning an Academy Award nomination. The multimillionaire actor who has appeared on the cover of ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine for a record four times is also a certified commercial pilot. He has to his name two of the most prestigious aviation awards. His passion for flying is highlighted by the fact that he owns an astounding five private jet planes. Three of these are Gulfstream whereas the rest comprise of a customized Boeing 707 and a Lear jet. Indeed, such is his enthusiasm for flying that he even named his son Jett when he was born some 20 years ago. Travolta’s $4.9 million estate in Ocala, Florida situated on Greystone Airport has its own private runway. A passionate vintage car collector, Travolta’s collection includes a Rolls-Royce, a Jaguar XJ6 and three classic Thunderbirds. His classic a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was recently stolen.

"We are working hard on healing, still, It's going to be a lifelong project. Everybody has been so enormously supportive and I really appreciate it."
"They're creative, they've got stamina and a sense of fun. You couldn't ask for more,"
"And now after all this time I finally figured out how to trap him... I will become him."
"He lives with his creativity in high gear."
"It`s hard to make a cultural phenomenon every time."
Travolta's automobile '1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL' roadster was stolen in september 2011
John's favorite film is 1942's Yankee Doodle Dandy.
John Travolta marries Kelly Preston twice.
In 1997 he was ranked #21 in Empire magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list.
John is youngest of six children.

John Travolta Autos and Cars (4)

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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

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John Travolta
55,000

Travolta’s vintage sports car, a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, was recently stolen while he was visiting a Jaguar car dealer. The vehicle is estimated to be worth $100,000.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom

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John Travolta
400,000

"Travolta also owns a Rolls Royce that symbolizes power as well as legacy in a regal way that’s possible only for a Rolls Royce. "

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Jaguar XJ6

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John Travolta
74,000
The Jaguar XJ6 is said to be the world’s Best Sedan. Perhaps, the reason why John Travolta owns one.
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Classic Thunderbirds

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The American superstar has a 1955, a 1956 as well as a 1957 model of Thunderbird which carry Ford’s great old American tradition in style. He says he doesn’t use them for long journeys any more but just to enjoy the drive.

John Travolta Brands (3)

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Smith Super Method Sunglasses

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In his latest release, Wild Hogs, John Travolta aka Woody Stevens wears a pair of Smith Super Method Sunglasses.
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Breitling Chronomat

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John Travolta wore a Breitling Chronomat watch in the movie From Paris With Love in which he played the role of Charlie Wax.
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Oakley Square Wire Sunglasses

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In his movie The Taking of Pelham 123 in which Travolta played the role of a hijacker, he was seen sporting Oakley Square Wire Sunglasses.

John Travolta Cause (3)

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Children with AIDS

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John Travolta is an enthusiastic supporter of Children with AIDS Charity that was set up in 1992 to help the young ones of those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS to maintain a good quality of life.
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Jett Travolta Foundation

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The Jett Travolta Foundation was set up in memory of John Travolta’s deceased son who died in 2009. John and Kelly who established the Foundation have been donating generously ever since the non-profitable organization’s inception in 2009 and have given away approximately $56,000 for various worthy causes.
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Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

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John Travolta and his actress wife Kelly Preston donated $10,000 to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund during a visit to South Africa last year. The fund which was set up by the iconic Nelson Mandela aims to provide free services to the unprivileged children.

John Travolta Estates and Homes (1)

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Jumbolair Aviation Estate

owned by
John Travolta
8 Million

One of the most unique residences owned by Hollywood super star John Travolta is an aircraft-friendly community. This house has a garage, not for his cars but for his privet jets. Yes, Travolta bought this house form Frank Sinatra for $3.5 million and has enough space to park a row of airplanes. Known as Jumbolair Aviation Estates which is the ""largest licensed, paved and lighted, private airport in the world

 

Location: Jumbolair Aviation Estates is located in the north of downtown Ocala, Florida.

 

Accommodation: The plane garage holds space for Gulfstream executive jet, a two-seater jet fighter, and a four-engine Boeing 707. He home is built in the style of an airport terminal building and Travolta lives in this house with wife Kelly Travolta, and their daughter, Ella. Travolta flies in and out of the area frequently, often in his Boeing 707.

 

Neighborhood: John shares neighborhood with celebrities like Maria Sharapova, Larry Bird, Shawn Hannity and Judge Judy.

Plane pavilion

Travolta's Gulfstream jet is parked in one of two plane pavilions

Front drive

The front drive of the Travolta house

The entrance hall

The entrance hall includes a floor motif that Travolta designed himself

Games table

A games table in the great room and Travolta's aircraft at front yard of mansion

John Travolta and Kelly Preston

John Travolta and Kelly Preston at their mid century style Florida home

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John Travolta's luxurious aircraft in his estate

Jumbolair Aviation Estates

John Travolta's Jumbolair Aviation Estate

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Flying Planes

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A flying enthusiast who is considered an extremist among aviation buffs, John Joseph Travolta is the only private citizen in America to own and operate a Boeing 707. He employs a cockpit crew of six who along with him wear navy blue uniforms and jaunty white caps. Travolta is qualified in several types of single and multi-engine aircraft and boasts the highest pilot medical certification possible.

John Travolta Holiday Destinations(Getaways) (1)

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Eiffel Tower

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The iconic Eiffel Tower is definitely one of John Travolta’s favorite holiday destinations which he frequently visits with his family.

John Travolta Private jets (4)

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Bombardier Challenger 601

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An actor, who is also a certified pilot, Travolta recently upgraded his fleet of jet planes with a Bombardier Challenger 601 jet. The upgrade came close on the heels of the actor being named the latest brand ambassador of the aircraft manufacturer.

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Boeing 707–138

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One of the few persons who privately own the gigantic Boeing 707, John Travolta uses his customized 707 as family van to take family and friends around the world in an imperious fashion.

John in Cockpit

John Travolta in the cockpit of his Boeing 707–138

Boeing 707–138 in estate

John Travolta's aircraft, Boeing 707–138 parked in his estate
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USAir Boeing 727

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Travolta is also the proud owner of Boeing 727. This mid-sized jet plane is ideal for shorter routes and is frequently used by the actor when travelling within the U.S.
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3 Gulfstream jets

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John Travolta
70 Million
The Hollywood superstar’s garage is also home to three Gulfstream jet planes which he uses like his sports car to rule the skies.

Gulfstream Jet in estate

John Travolta's jet parked in his huge estate

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Kelly Preston

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Considered to be one of Hollywood’s more successful marriages, John and Kelly’s relationship has stood the test of time for more than 20 years. When wedding plans became too hot to handle, the couple eloped to Paris. There they tied the knot on September 12, 1991 in a midnight ceremony at the Hotel De Crillon.

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