John Travolta

A world-famous actor who's been a Scientologist since the late 1980s.

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John Travolta and Scientology
February 18, 1954Birth of John Travolta John Travolta is born.
August 5, 1983A Gypsy Heart Drives Travolta Detroit Free Press: A Gypsy Heart Drives Travolta
May 21, 1985Travolta Joins Cult Protest Philadelphia Daily News: Travolta Joins Cult Protest
May 21, 1985Actor John Travolta defends Scientology at fraud award protest San Francisco Chronicle: Actor John Travolta defends Scientology at fraud award protest
June 25, 1990Los Angeles Times: The Courting of Celebrities The Church of Scientology uses celebrity spokesmen to endorse L. Ron Hubbard's teachings and give Scientology greater acceptability in mainstream America. In 1955, Hubbard inaugurated "Project Celebrity." According to Hubbard, Scientologists should target prominent individuals as their "quarry" and bring them back like trophies for Scientology.
May 1, 1991Travolta In Fear Of Scientologists? Charlotte Observer: Travolta In Fear Of Scientologists?
May 2, 1991Travolta Is Trapped By Scientology Threat Beacon Journal: Travolta Is Trapped By Scientology Threat
April 14, 1992Preston, Travolta Have A Baby Boy John Travolta and Kelly Preston are the parents of a son, Jett Travolta. Travolta and Preston, who are Scientologists, said in a statement that they prepared for "the smooth birth by following the method recommended in Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard, which stresses complete silence during delivery." A spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology says Dianetics recommends no noise - from doctors, nurses or the mother - during delivery.
October 9, 1994Better Than Pulp Fiction Just As John Travolta Gave Up, He Got A Second Chance (brief mention of Scientology)
October 13, 1994Look Who's Starring Again John Travolta Is One Happy And Grateful 'washed-Up' Actor (brief mention of Scientology)
October 13, 1994Travolta Had Given Up Before "Fiction' (brief mention of Scientology)
October 14, 1994John Travolta Gets Back To Making Hits San Jose Mercury News: John Travolta Gets Back To Making Hits
October 21, 1994Travolta Doing More Than 'staying Alive' State : Travolta Doing More Than 'staying Alive'
October 23, 1994John Travolta: Actor Returning To Fevered Pitch Almost Gave Up (brief mention of Scientology)
December 26, 1994John Travolta. (cover story) People: John Travolta. (cover story)
March 26, 1995Urban Cowboy In Cowtown Travolta Opens Scientology Mission, Talks About Oscars Wichita Eagle: Urban Cowboy In Cowtown Travolta Opens Scientology Mission, Talks About Oscars
April 2, 1995From Our Town To The Oscars Pilot John Travolta Liked Air Capital Wichita Eagle: From Our Town To The Oscars Pilot John Travolta Liked Air Capital
September 6, 1995Travolta Trimmer; Lisa Marie Sighted (brief mention of Scientology)
October 20, 1995A High-Flying Career It All Took Off Again For A Likable Has-Been When A Director Cast Him In The Torrid 'pulp Fiction.' Now It' (brief mention of Scientology)
January 22, 1996Gibson, Travolta, Kidman Glitter At Golden Globes (brief mention of Scientology)
January 22, 1996Surprise! Mel Gibson Best Director; Sorvino, Pitt Win Supporting Honors Travolta And Kidman Best Actor, Actress (brief mention of Scientology)
January 22, 1996`Sense And Sensibility' Best Golden Globe Dramatic Film Top Acting Honors Go To Nicholas Cage, John Travolta And Nicole Kidman. (brief mention of Scientology)
June 23, 1996The Travolta Phenomenon Boston Globe: The Travolta Phenomenon
July 5, 1996Travolta At Ease With Renewed Celebrity Contra Costa Times : Travolta At Ease With Renewed Celebrity