‘Grease’ Movie Original Cast: Photos Of John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John & The Rest

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April 5, 2023 2:59PM EDT

In honor of the new show, ‘Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies’ debuting on April 6 on Paramount+, check out the cast of ‘Grease’, in memory of the late Olivia Newton-John.

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‘Grease’ Movie Original Cast: Then & Now

‘Grease’ Movie Original Cast: Then & Now
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The 1978 musical “Grease” guaranteed stardom for its leading stars for decades to come. When most people hear Olivia Newton-John’s name, they think of the Australian transfer student Sandy Olsson, preppy and sweet until she swaps her poodle skirts to transform into a female greaser in the finale (pictured here). Meanwhile, John Travolta is associated with bad boy Danny Zuko, the leader of the T-birds with his iconic greased 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 more. Even though the Pink Ladies and T-birds are no longer high schoolers, they have aged with grace and impressive Hollywood accolades. It’s incredible to think that the castmates are now in their 60s and 70s! 

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Olivia Newton John

Olivia Newton John
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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.

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On the left, John Travolta was 23 years old while filming “Grease.” On the right, the actor is 61 years old and is pictured at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills on Jan. 22, 2016. By then, John had gone on to star in films like “Pulp Fiction,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Saturday Night Fever,” “Hairspray” and so many more. He is also a two-time Oscar nominee. (REX/ Image Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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Didi Conn

Didi Conn
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On the left, Didi Conn is 25 years old while playing Frenchy. On the right, she is 63 years old while visiting the Chippendales show in Las Vegas on Jan. 2, 2015. She has also starred in the sitcom “Benson” and the children’s television show “Shining Time Station.” (REX/ Image Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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Frankie Avalon

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On the left, Frankie Avalon is 37 years old while playing Teen Angel. On the right, he is 73 years old at the film premiere for “Grudge Match” on Dec. 16, 2013. Frankie had already been a teen idol by the time he starred in “Grease.” (REX/ Image Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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Jamie Donnelly

Jamie Donnelly
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On the left, Jamie Donnelly is 30 years old while playing the role of Jan. On the right, she is 68 at IMDb’s 25th Anniversary Party on Oct. 15, 2015. She also played took on the roles of Magenta and Usherette in the U.S. premiere for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” prior to “Grease.” (REX/ Image Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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Jeff Conway

Jeff Conway
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On the left, Jeff Conway is 26 years old while playing the T-bird gang member. Jeff passed away at the age of 60 in 2011. (REX/ Image Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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Michael Tucci

Michael Tucci
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On the left, Michael Tucci is 31 while playing T-birds member Sonny LaTierri. He celebrated his 70th birthday in April 2017. (REX/ Image Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing
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On the left, Stockard Channing is 33 years old while playing the Pink Ladied leader, Betty Rizzo. She celebrated her 75th birthday in Feb. 2019. (REX/ Image Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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