The Many Faces of John Travolta
After he danced his way into our hearts in the '70s, John Travolta broke out of the musical comedy mold. From cartoon dog to gun-slinging villain, look back at some of his most memorable characters.
By Kari Forsee
Original Content | February 18, 2010 
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If you know anything about American politics, then you know who inspired John's charismatic character in Primary Colors, a film adapted from a best-selling novel. John packed on a few pounds and dyed his hair gray to play Jack Stanton, the governor of a Southern state who becomes a political powerhouse and, eventually, a presidential candidate. The campaign, marred by accusations of adultery and corruption, is seen through the eyes of an idealistic aide, Henry Burton. |
