Margaret Travolta (born December 31, 1946) is an American actress.

Early life

Travolta was born in Englewood, New Jersey to a Catholic family. The daughter of Salvatore Travolta and Helen Cecilia née Burke, she grew up as one of six children, the others being

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, Ellen, Ann, and Sam. Her father was a semi-professional football player turned tire salesman and partner in a tire company.John Travolta Biography (1954-)
/ref> Her mother was a former actress, director, and singer who appeared in ''The Sunshine Sisters'', a radio vocal group. Helen Travolta later became a high school drama and English teacher. Margaret Travolta's father was a second-generation Italian American, and her mother was Irish American; At a very early age, Margaret was influenced by her mother's involvement in local theater and her sister Ellen's success on stage. While attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, Travolta supported herself by performing in children's theater, waiting tables, and singing in cabarets.

Career

Travolta's credits include performances in the films '' Hangman's Curse'' with David Keith, ''

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, '' National Security'' with

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, '' High Fidelity'' with

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. Her television credits include the recurring roles of Dr. Helen Boyd on '' NYPD Blue'' and Sister Mary Margaret on '' Days of Our Lives'' and guest starring appearances on ''

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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