John Travolta is an iconic actor thanks to his memorable portrayal of countless characters over the span of his prolific career. According to Celebrity Net Worth, an online domain, his net worth is currently estimated at roughly $250 million.In the latest news about the Grease actor, John Travolta celebrated his 72nd birthday on February 18. In honor of a very special and personal achievement, the actor took to social media on his special day to post some exciting news on Instagram: He has officially earned his license to fly the Global Express jet.Travolta added the following caption alongside a video seemingly taken from the runway:“It’s my birthday today! And I’m very proud to say I got my license in the Global Express! Thank you for all my birthday wishes!”The legendary actor has several projects slated for the upcoming year, and despite his age, he does not look like he intends to pull back on his workload. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostJohn Travolta: Upcoming films, moreJohn Travolta seems to have found a connection to his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta, through the world of acting. They have appeared on screen together in two films previously, and as per Deadline, are slated for a third alongside actress Melissa Barrera.Directed by Renny Harlin, Black Tides tells the story of an estranged father attempting to rebuild his relationship with his daughter and grandson while at sea. However, their sailboat is attacked by rogue orcas off the southern Spanish coast, which sets the trio off in a brutal fight for survival across open waters. According to reports, the film has officially begun principal photography in Gran Canaria, Spain. Harlin shared the following about John Travolta in a Deadline interview from May 2025:“John Travolta brings the perfect combination of grit, depth, vulnerability and charisma. I can’t wait to show fans of big screen cinema how his movie star presence and physicality will add gravity to the epic action sequences and deeply emotional personal drama.”He also spoke highly of Ella Travolta, who now has a total of five acting credits to her name. In a 2023 interview with People Magazine, she opened up about her decision to follow her parents’ footsteps in terms of her career:"Ever since I was little, I've really loved singing and performing — whether it was acting, dancing, singing. I always jump at the opportunity to do something with my dad and we always have the most fun doing something together.”Apart from Black Tides, John Travolta has three other films scheduled for a 2026 release.