John Travolta
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John Travolta dropped out of high school as a junior to pursue an acting career. While that’s not the recommended path to stardom, it worked out for him. He appeared in small roles in a few television shows and films but then hit it big with his role as Danny Zuko in Grease.
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Travolta exploded after Grease but the 1980s were a bit dry for him. He regained his fame in the 1990s with roles his performance in Pulp Fiction that earned him an Academy Award nomination. He continues to be a big name today, often taking roles in action films and thrillers.
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