| Having a famous sibling can work for or against you. When John hit it big with "Saturday Night Fever" many assumed that Joey quickly ran to cash in on his brother's fame. In fact, Joey was two years older than John. Also, both Joey and his older sister Ellen Travolta had been professional actors in the New York area for several years before kid brother John hit it big. John however hit the recording studio first. When Joey recorded an album for Casablanca Records in 1979 it was quickly dismissed, as were many that year. The 12" single of the title-track, "I Can't Forget You" received limited play. So it was no surprise when nothing further was recorded. Joey has nonetheless made a comfortable living as a character actor over the past few decades, appearing in projects ranging from the made-for-TV "Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story" (1982) to the destined-for-oblivion "Beach Babes from Beyond" (1988). Joey Travolta has also landed a leading role or two, notably as conscience-stricken ex-CIA agent Frank DaVinci in 1993's "DaVinci's War." |
