John Travolta then
John Travolta is known for his prosperous acting career, but during the eighties, he was very much involved in the fitness scene. Most of us are mesmerized by his latest film roles, we forget he’s also a gifted singer and dancer. He rose to fame during the mid-seventies, and two of his most prominent roles at the time were the dance drama Saturday Night Fever (1977) and the highly-successful musical Grease (1978).
That’s when Travolta was recognized not only as a great actor, but a talented dancer. In 1985, he starred opposite Jamie Lee Curtis in the romantic drama Perfect, examining the rising popularity of the Los Angeles health club and fitness culture. Travolta never worked as a fitness instructor, but the fitness craze of the eighties didn’t pass over the actor.