Grease 2015
A Classic With Today's Stars!
Casting Directors
Al Tag
John Travolta as Danny Zuko
Filmography
Vinnie Barbarino, in "Welcome Back, Mr. Kotter" (1975-1979)
Billie Nolan in "Carrie" (1976)
Tony Manero in "Saturday Night Fever" (1977)
Relevance – Had several roles as a high school student, several as similar characters. Clear success as a dancer in Saturday Night Fever.
Triple Threat Score –
Singing: 8
Dancing: 10
Acting: 8
Olivia Newton-John as Sandy Olsen
Filmography
Olivia in "Toomorrow" (1970)
Olivia in "The Case" (1972)
several television appearances
Relevance – Big success as a recording artist in pop and country.
Many hit singles:
- "I Honestly Love You" (1974) – 3 weeks
- "Have You Never Been Mellow" (1975) – 1 week
- "Please Mr. Please" (1975) – 3 weeks
- "Something Better to Do" (1975) – 3 weeks
- "Let It Shine"/"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" (1976) – 2 weeks
- "Come on Over" (1976) – 1 week
- "Don't Stop Believin'" (1976) – 1 week
Triple Threat Score –
Singing: 10
Dancing: 6
Acting: 6
Stockard Channing as Rizzo
Filmography
Sweet Revenge (1976)
Girl Most Likely (1973), dark comedy TV movie written by Joan Rivers. She played a ugly duckling turned beauty who knocks off the men who formerly mistreated her.
The Big Bus (1976)
Relevance - years in Broadway starring roles. Started getting smaller roles on television and film in edgy or dark comedy. Specialized in cynical, edgy roles.
Triple Threat Score –
Singing: 8
Dancing: 6
Acting: 10