John Travolta

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Characters played by John Travolta

Vincent Vega — Pulp Fiction (1994)

Hitman for Marsellus Wallace. Known for his philosophical dialogue and fatalistic luck.

Sean Archer — Face/Off (1997)

FBI agent who swaps faces with a terrorist to stop a deadly plot.

Bolt — Bolt (2008)

Loyal White Swiss Shepherd who believes he possesses superpowers from his TV show.

Danny Zuko — Grease (1978)

T-Bird leader balancing his tough reputation with genuine feelings for Sandy.

Billy Nolan — Carrie (1976)

Chris's delinquent boyfriend who assists in the prom prank.

Vic Deakins — Broken Arrow (1996)

A US Air Force Major and pilot who betrays his country by hijacking two nuclear warheads. He frames co-pilot Riley Hale, allies with mercenaries and financier Pritchett, and attempts to blackmail the US government. He orchestrates multiple ambushes, sabotages disarm attempts, and pursues the protagonists relentlessly. Ultimately defeated in a train confrontation where he is killed by his own runaway warhead.

Howard Saint — The Punisher (2004)

Powerful Tampa mafia boss driven by grief over the death of his son Bobby. He orders Frank Castle and his family killed, setting the entire story in motion. His obsession with revenge makes him easily manipulated by Castle's psychological sabotage, leading him to murder his wife and his closest ally Quentin Glass. He is eventually wounded in a showdown and dies when Castle sends his car into an explosives-rigged club.

Gabriel — Swordfish (2001)

Gabriel is the leader of Black Cell, a secret organization created to combat threats against the United States. He recruits and coerces Stanley into building a hydra worm, orchestrates a massive bank robbery, manipulates the authorities, and escapes with Ginger after staging his apparent death.

Ryder — The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Ryder is the leader of the Pelham 123 hijacking and later identified as Dennis Ford, a disgraced private-equity manager. He demands ten million dollars, manipulates the stock market, kills hostages and crew members, and forces Walter Garber into a final armed confrontation.

Mason Goddard — High Rollers (2025)

Master thief and central figure of the Cash Out saga, skilled in high-stakes heists.

Narrator (voice) — Propeller One-Way Night Coach (2026)

The narrator is the boy whose memories frame the journey. Traveling with his mother, he is captivated by the airport, his first flight, and the stars outside the window. He breaks a toy airplane in Kansas City, learns from Doris that real planes can break too, and eagerly watches the sky on the way to Denver before pretending to fly alone on the jet to Los Angeles.

John Travolta / Famous Goldmember ('Austinpussy') — Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

Actor parodying Goldmember.

Career Overview

John Travolta has 183 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Cash Out - Saga with 3 titles. Signature works include Pulp Fiction, Face/Off, Bolt. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
183
Birth Date
1954-02-18
Birth Place
Englewood, New Jersey, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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