Original cast of the film “Grease”: photos of John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and the others
‘Grease’ Original Cast: Then and Now
The 1978 musical ‘Grease’ ensured the stardom of its top stars for decades to come. When most people hear the name Olivia Newton-John, they think of Australian transfer student Sandy Olsson, preppy and sweet until she sheds her poodle skirts to become a greased-up at the end (pictured here). Meanwhile, John Travolta teams up with bad boy Danny Zuko, the leader of the T-birds with his iconic greasy hair and dance moves. Olivia and John, along with their co-stars who played beloved characters like Rizzo, Frenchy, Doody, have remained timeless even after four decades since ‘Grease’ hit the big screen. Most went on to star in even more iconic films like ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Practical Magic’ and others. While the Pink Ladies and T-birds are no longer high school students, they’ve aged gracefully and with impressive Hollywood accolades. It’s amazing to think that the cast members are now in their 60s and 70s!
Olivia Newton John
Olivia Newton-John attends the G’Day USA Los Angeles Gala in Los Angeles. Newton-John passed away on August 8, 2022 at the age of 73.
John Travolta

At left, John Travolta was 23 while making “Grease.” At right, the actor is 61 years old and appears at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills on January 22, 2016. At the time, John had previously starred in films such as ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘Pulp Fiction,’ Saturday night”, “Hairspray” and much more. He is also a two-time Oscar nominee. (REX/Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
didi conn

At left, Didi Conn is 25 and plays Frenchy. She right, she is 63 years old as she visits the Chippendales show in Las Vegas on January 2, 2015. She has also starred in the sitcom ‘Benson’ and the children’s TV show ‘Shining Time Station’. (REX/Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Frankie Avalon

At left, Frankie Avalon is 37 while playing Teen Angel. Right, he’s 73 at the premiere of the movie “Grudge Match” on Dec. 16, 2013. Frankie was already a teen idol when he starred in “Grease.” (REX/Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Jamie Donnelly

At left, Jamie Donnelly is 30 as Jan. At right, she is 68 at IMDb’s 25th birthday party on October 15, 2015. She also played the roles of Magenta and Usherette in the US premiere of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, before “Grease”. (REX/Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Jeff Conway

At left, Jeff Conway is 26 and plays gang member T-bird. Jeff passed away at age 60 in 2011. (REX/Image courtesy Paramount Pictures)
michele tucci

At left, Michael Tucci is 31 and plays T-Birds member Sonny LaTierri. He celebrated his 70th birthday in April 2017. (REX / Image courtesy Paramount Pictures)
Channing Stockard

At left, Stockard Channing is 33 and plays Pink Lady frontman Betty Rizzo. He celebrated his 75th birthday in February 2019. (REX / Image courtesy Paramount Pictures)
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