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1. Born in Englewood, New Jersey on February 18, 1954, to Salvatore and Helen Travolta, as the youngest of six children, John was pampered by his parents. When he was a toddler, John always wanted to be the center of attention, and would go outside in his middle class rural neighborhood and recite lines from movies. When he was twelve years old, his father built him something so that he could be the center of attention with his family and friends alike. What was it that his father made for him?
2. When John was sixteen he dropped out of high school and left Englewood to pursue acting on a full time basis. Where did John move to, so that he could continue to act full time?
3. In 1975, he had the opportunity to appear in a film, even though it was a minor role. What was the name of the movie that he made his film debut in?
4. In the latter part of 1975, Travolta hit the big time with his portrayal of Vinnie Barbarino in the hit series "Welcome Back, Kotter." Because of his success and instant stardom with "Welcome Back, Kotter," he was awarded a part in Brian DePalma's "Carrie," in 1976, which starred Sissy Spacek. Toward the end of 1976, he signed a recording contract and had success with four albums, which were entitled "Can't Let Go," "Whenever I'm Away From You," "John Travolta," and "Travolta Fever." What is the title of his only solo hit song, that made it to number one on the billboard charts?
5. With his success on a weekly television series and with his rising musical talent, Travolta was offered, and accepted, the part of Tod Lubitch in the made for television movie, "The Boy In The Plastic Bubble," which was directed by Randal Kleiser, and was based on a true story. However, in 1978, he missed out on what most of his critics say was the part of a lifetime. What is the title of the film that he turned down?
6. In 1977, He had starred in his first major film production of "Saturday Night Fever," which was directed by John Badham. He also starred in the film adaptation of the Broadway musicial, "Grease," which was directed by Randal Kleiser. Travolta found success with both of those films and he became known thoughout Hollywood. While riding this wave of success, John was offered the leading male character in "Moment By Moment," which starred Lily Tomlin. What is the name of the character he portrayed?
7. In 1981, Travolta rejected the part of Julian Kaye, in Paul Schrader's "American Gigolo, and in 1983, he also rejected the part of Zack Mayo, in Taylor Hackford's "An Officer and a Gentleman"?
8. In 1991, Travolta had two box office flops, what are the names of these movies?
9. On September 12, 1991, John married actress Kelly Preston in Paris, France?
10. In 1999, he received the "MTV Movie Award" for Best Onscreen Duo, which he shared with Nicholas Cage for their performance in "Face Off"?
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