#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE
At the time of its release in November 2008, the film Bolt featured two actors who could both arguably claim the title of "most famous," depending on the demographic: John Travolta and Miley Cyrus.
However, in terms of global Hollywood stature and long-term career prestige, John Travolta was the most famous veteran actor in the film. Simultaneously, Miley Cyrus was at the absolute peak of her "teen idol" fame and was arguably the most talked-about person in entertainment that year.
1. John Travolta (Voice of Bolt)
At the time of Bolt's release, Travolta was a certified Hollywood legend with two Academy Award nominations and a career that had spanned over 30 years. He was considered a massive "A-list" get for Disney Animation, which was in the midst of a creative reboot under John Lasseter.
Notable Films/Roles Prior to 2008:
- Saturday Night Fever (1977): His breakout role as Tony Manero, which earned him his first Oscar nomination and defined the disco era.
- Grease (1978): Starring as Danny Zuko, this became one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
- Pulp Fiction (1994): His "comeback" role as hitman Vincent Vega, which earned him a second Oscar nomination and revitalized his career for a new generation.
- Face/Off (1997): A massive action hit where he played an FBI agent who swaps faces with a terrorist (played by Nicolas Cage).
- Hairspray (2007): Just a year before Bolt, he had a high-profile role playing Edna Turnblad in drag, showing his continued relevance in hit musicals.
- Wild Hogs (2007): A major commercial success at the box office released shortly before Bolt.
2. Miley Cyrus (Voice of Penny)
While Travolta was the established legend, 2008 was the "Year of Miley." She was 15/16 years old and the face of the Hannah Montana franchise, which was a global phenomenon. Disney specifically marketed her involvement to draw in the massive "tween" audience.
Notable Projects Around 2008:
- Hannah Montana (2006–2011): The Disney Channel series that made her a household name.
- Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008): A 3D concert film released earlier that same year that broke box office records for its genre.
- Breakout (2008): Her second studio album, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 just months before Bolt hit theaters.
- "I Thought I Lost You": She co-wrote and performed this duet with John Travolta for the Bolt soundtrack, which received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song.
Other Notable Actors
The film also featured several other highly recognizable actors:
- Malcolm McDowell (Dr. Calico): Famous for his legendary role as Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange (1971).
- Susie Essman (Mittens): Best known for her role as Susie Greene on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm.
- Chloë Grace Moretz (Young Penny): While not yet a superstar in 2008, she was a rising child actor who would later become famous for Kick-Ass (2010). Interestingly, she originally voiced the entire role of Penny before Disney decided to replace her with Miley Cyrus for the character's older version to capitalize on Cyrus's fame.
#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)
[1] Bolt was released in November 2008 and starred John Travolta and Miley Cyrus.
[2] John Travolta was an established A-list star with a 30+ year career at the time.
[3] Miley Cyrus was a global teen phenomenon in 2008 due to Hannah Montana.
[4] Travolta had received Oscar nominations for Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Pulp Fiction (1994).
[5] Saturday Night Fever was his breakout role and earned him an Oscar nomination.
[6] Grease is one of the highest-grossing musical films of all time.
[7] Pulp Fiction is widely considered his comeback role and earned him his second Oscar nomination.
[8] Face/Off was a major box office hit ($245M worldwide) starring Travolta and Cage.
[9] Travolta played Edna Turnblad in the 2007 musical hit Hairspray.
[10] Wild Hogs (2007) was a significant commercial success, grossing over $253 million worldwide.
[11] Miley Cyrus was born Nov 23, 1992. She was 15 (turning 16 two days after release) when Bolt premiered in Nov 2008.
[12] Hannah Montana ran from 2006-2011 and established Cyrus's fame.
[13] The Best of Both Worlds Concert film set box office records for a Super Bowl weekend opening.
[14] Breakout debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 in July 2008.
[15] The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 66th Golden Globe Awards.
[16] Malcolm McDowell is famous for A Clockwork Orange and voiced Dr. Calico.
[17] Susie Essman is best known for Curb Your Enthusiasm and voiced Mittens.
[18] Chloë Grace Moretz recorded the role of Penny but was replaced by Cyrus; her voice remains as the younger Penny.
#C RELATED QUERIES
#01 Did Miley Cyrus and John Travolta record their lines together for Bolt?
#02 What other Disney films has John Travolta been in?
#03 Why was Chloë Grace Moretz replaced in Bolt?
At the time of its release in November 2008, the film **Bolt** featured two actors who could both arguably claim the title of "most famous," depending on the demographic: **John Travolta** and **Miley Cyrus**.
However, in terms of global Hollywood stature and long-term career prestige, **John Travolta** was the most famous veteran actor in the film. Simultaneously, **Miley Cyrus** was at the absolute peak of her "teen idol" fame and was arguably the most talked-about person in entertainment that year.
### 1. John Travolta (Voice of Bolt)
At the time of *Bolt's* release, Travolta was a certified Hollywood legend with two Academy Award nominations and a career that had spanned over 30 years. He was considered a massive "A-list" get for Disney Animation, which was in the midst of a creative reboot under John Lasseter.
**Notable Films/Roles Prior to 2008:**
* **Saturday Night Fever (1977):** His breakout role as Tony Manero, which earned him his first Oscar nomination and defined the disco era.
* **Grease (1978):** Starring as Danny Zuko, this became one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
* **Pulp Fiction (1994):** His "comeback" role as hitman Vincent Vega, which earned him a second Oscar nomination and revitalized his career for a new generation.
* **Face/Off (1997):** A massive action hit where he played an FBI agent who swaps faces with a terrorist (played by Nicolas Cage).
* **Hairspray (2007):** Just a year before *Bolt*, he had a high-profile role playing Edna Turnblad in drag, showing his continued relevance in hit musicals.
* **Wild Hogs (2007):** A major commercial success at the box office released shortly before *Bolt*.
### 2. Miley Cyrus (Voice of Penny)
While Travolta was the established legend, 2008 was the "Year of Miley." She was 15/16 years old and the face of the **Hannah Montana** franchise, which was a global phenomenon. Disney specifically marketed her involvement to draw in the massive "tween" audience.
**Notable Projects Around 2008:**
* **Hannah Montana (2006–2011):** The Disney Channel series that made her a household name.
* **Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008):** A 3D concert film released earlier that same year that broke box office records for its genre.
* **Breakout (2008):** Her second studio album, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 just months before *Bolt* hit theaters.
* **"I Thought I Lost You":** She co-wrote and performed this duet with John Travolta for the *Bolt* soundtrack, which received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song.
### Other Notable Actors
The film also featured several other highly recognizable actors:
* **Malcolm McDowell (Dr. Calico):** Famous for his legendary role as Alex DeLarge in *A Clockwork Orange* (1971).
* **Susie Essman (Mittens):** Best known for her role as Susie Greene on HBO's *Curb Your Enthusiasm*.
* **Chloë Grace Moretz (Young Penny):** While not yet a superstar in 2008, she was a rising child actor who would later become famous for *Kick-Ass* (2010). Interestingly, she originally voiced the entire role of Penny before Disney decided to replace her with Miley Cyrus for the character's older version to capitalize on Cyrus's fame.