John Travolta Filmography: Every Movie and TV Show in Order

How many movies and TV shows has John Travolta been in? This complete John Travolta filmography lists 86 credited roles (75 films, 11 TV series), in chronological order from 1953 to 2026, with links to our full guides where available.

John Travolta movies in order

• The Devil’s Rain (1975) as Danny
• Carrie (1976) as Billy Nolan
• The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) as Tod Lubitch
• Saturday Night Fever (1977) as Tony Manero
• Grease (1978) as Danny Zuko
• Moment by Moment (1978) as Strip
• Urban Cowboy (1980) as Bud Davis
• Blow Out (1981) as Jack Terry
• Staying Alive (1983) as Tony Manero
• Two of a Kind (1983) as Zack
• That's Dancing! (1985) as Self (archive footage)
• Perfect (1985) as Adam Lawrence
• The Experts (1989) as Travis
• Look Who's Talking (1989) as James
• Look Who's Talking Too (1990) as James
• Eyes of an Angel (1991) as Bobby
• Chains of Gold (1991) as Scott Barnes
• Shout (1991) as Jack Cabe
• Look Who's Talking Now! (1993) as James Ubriacco
• Pulp Fiction (1994) as Vincent Vega
• Get Shorty (1995) as Chili Palmer
• White Man's Burden (1995) as Louis Pinnock
• Broken Arrow (1996) as Vic Deakins
• Phenomenon (1996) as George Malley
• Michael (1996) as Michael
• Face/Off (1997) as Sean Archer
• She's So Lovely (1997) as Joey Germoni
• Mad City (1997) as Sam Baily
• Primary Colors (1998) as Jack Stanton
• Bee Gees: One Night Only (1998) as Self - Tony Manero/Self - Danny Zuko (archive footage)
• The Thin Red Line (1998) as Brig. Gen. David Quintard
• A Civil Action (1998) as Jan Schlichtmann
• The General's Daughter (1999) as Warrant Officer Paul Brenner
• Battlefield Earth (2000) as Terl
• Lucky Numbers (2000) as Russ Richards
• Swordfish (2001) as Gabriel
• Domestic Disturbance (2001) as Frank Morrison
• Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) as John Travolta / Famous Goldmember ('Austinpussy')
• Basic (2003) as DEA Agent Tom Hardy
• The Punisher (2004) as Howard Saint
• A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) as Bobby Long
• Ladder 49 (2004) as Captain Mike Kennedy
• Be Cool (2005) as Chili Palmer
• Lonely Hearts (2006) as Elmer Robinson
• Wild Hogs (2007) as Woody Stevens
• Hairspray (2007) as Edna Turnblad
• Bolt (2008) as Bolt (voice)
• The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) as Ryder
• Old Dogs (2009) as Charlie
• From Paris with Love (2010) as Charlie Wax
• I'm Still Here (2010) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
• Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) as (archive footage)
• Savages (2012) as Dennis
• Casting By (2012) as Self
• Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking (2013) as Self
• Killing Season (2013) as Emil Kovac
• The Forger (2014) as Raymond Cutter
• Criminal Activities (2015) as Eddie
• I Am Wrath (2016) as Stanley Hill
• In a Valley of Violence (2016) as The Marshal
• David Blaine: Beyond Magic (2016) as Self
• Life on the Line (2016) as Beau Ginner
• Gotti (2018) as John Gotti
• Studio 54 (2018) as Self (archive footage)
• Speed Kills (2018) as Ben Aronoff (Don Aronow)
• Trading Paint (2019) as Sam
• The Poison Rose (2019) as Carson Philips
• The Fanatic (2019) as Moose
• Paradise City (2022) as Buck
• Die Hart (2023) as Ron Wilcox
• Mob Land (2023) as Bodie Davis
• The Shepherd (2023) as Johnny Kavanagh
• Cash Out (2024) as Mason Goddard
• High Rollers (2025) as Mason Goddard
• Propeller One-Way Night Coach (2026) as Retiring Captain / Narrator (voice)

John Travolta TV shows

• The Oscars (1953) as Self
• Top of the Pops (1964)
• Great Performances (1971) as Self
• Emergency! (1972) as Chuck Benson
• The Rookies (1972)
• Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) as Vinnie Barbarino
• MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
• Fear Factor (2001)
• Fifth Gear (2002) as Self
• American Crime Story (2016) as Robert Shapiro
• Die Hart (2020) as Ron Wilcox

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