John Joseph Travolta, born February 18, 1954, is a prominent American actor, singer, and producer who began his career on television before transitioning into a leading movie actor. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. He achieved prominence starring in the sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979), and then featured in leading roles in films like Carrie (1976), Grease (1978), Urban Cowboy (1980), and Blow Out (1981). Travolta earned Academy Award nominations for Best Actor for his roles in Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Pulp Fiction (1994). Some of his other notable films include Get Shorty (1995), Broken Arrow (1996), Michael (1996), Face/Off (1997), and more. Aside from acting, Travolta has released nine albums and charted four singles on Billboard Hot 100's Top 40. Being more than just involved in music and acting, Travolta is also a private pilot.