THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Grease' 42 years later

Olivia SinghJun 16, 2020, 12:55 IST

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in "Grease."Paramount Pictures

"Grease" hit theaters in June 1978.
The popular musical starred John Travolta as Danny Zuko and Olivia Newton-John as Sandy Olsson, two teens who met at a beach and fell in love.
In the years since the movie came out, Travolta has been nominated for two Oscars while Newton-John's music career resulted in Grammy nominations and wins.

"Grease" was released in theaters in June 1978 and remains one of the most popular musical films of all-time.

The movie centered on a popular teen named Danny Zuko (John Travolta) who met and fell in love with a girl named Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) at the beach over the summer. They reconnected at Rydell High after Sandy enrolled as a transfer student.

The movie's popularity has continued over the years, thanks in part to catchy songs like "You're the One That I Want" and "We Go Together." "Grease" also spawned a 2016 live remake for Fox titled "Grease: Live" and served as the inspiration for the Jonas Brothers' music video for "What a Man Gotta Do."

Here's what the stars of "Grease" have been up to since the movie came out 42 years ago.

John Travolta starred as Danny Zuko, leader of the greaser group known as the T-Birds.

John Travolta in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

Travolta is now a two-time Oscar nominee.

John Travolta in January 2020. Tony Forte/MediaPunch/IPX

Olivia Newton-John portrayed Sandy, an innocent girl who never smoked a cigarette and didn't like wine.

Olivia Newton-John in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

Newton-John is a four-time Grammy Award winner and 12-time nominee.

Olivia Newton-John in January 2020. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for G'Day USA

Stockard Channing starred as Rizzo, the leader of the girl group referred to as the Pink Ladies.

Stockard Channing in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

Channing went on to become an Emmy and Tony winner.

Stockard Channing in October 2018. Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic

Jeff Conaway portrayed Kenickie, one of Danny's friends and a fellow T-Bird.

Jeff Conaway in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

Conaway died in May 2011 at the age of 60.

Jeff Conaway in December 2010. Amy Graves/WireImage

Didi Conn portrayed Frenchy, who dropped out of Rydell High to pursue beauty school instead.

Didi Conn in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

Conn had a cameo as Vi, the Frosty Palace waitress from "Grease," in Fox's live remake.

Didi Conn in September 2019. zz/KGC-158/STAR MAX/IPx

Barry Pearl portrayed another T-Bird named Doody.

Barry Pearl in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

After "Grease," Pearl guest-starred on popular TV shows.

Barry Pearl in August 2018. MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images

Dinah Manoff played Marty, a member of the Pink Ladies.

Dinah Manoff in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

Manoff's most recent credited role was in the 2008 comedy "Bart Got a Room."

Dinah Manoff in October 2011. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Michael Tucci was Sonny, a T-Bird who claimed that he "takes no crap from nobody."

Michael Tucci in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

After "Grease," Tucci appeared on shows and films.

Michael Tucci in August 2018. Bobby Bank/Getty Images

Jamie Donnelly as Jan, another member of the girl group.

Jamie Donnelly in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

In recent years, Donnelly guest-starred on Showtime's "Ray Donovan" and HBO's "Veep."

Jamie Donnelly in August 2018. Bobby Bank/Getty Images

Kelly Ward portrayed T-Bird member Putzie.

Kelly Ward in "Grease." Paramount Pictures

Ward is now a voice director for animated shows.

Kelly Ward in March 2015. Stefanie Keenan/WireImage

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