Zac Efron
Zachary David Alexander Efron (born October 18, 1987) is an American actor. Efron began acting professionally in the early 2000s and rose to prominence as a teen idol for his leading role as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008). During this time, he also starred in the musical film Hairspray (2007) and the comedy film 17 Again (2009).
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- actor, singer, voice actor, disc jockey, film actor, television actor, stage actor and musician.
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Zachary David Alexander Efron (born October 18, 1987) is an American actor. Efron began acting professionally in the early 2000s and rose to prominence as a teen idol for his leading role as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008). During this time, he also starred in the musical film Hairspray (2007) and the comedy film 17 Again (2009).
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Zac Efron (born 1987) is an actor, disc jockey and film actor, among other activities, of American nationality. The actor was born Zachary David Alexander Efron in San Luis Obispo.
Zac Efron was educated at Arroyo Grande High School, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts and Paulding Middle School, among others. The actor is a member of High School Musical Cast.
Languages used include English. Honours include MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Early life
Early life
Efron had starring roles in New Year's Eve (2011), The Lucky One (2012), The Paperboy (2012), Neighbors (2014), That Awkward Moment (2014) Dirty Grandpa (2016), Baywatch (2017), and The Greatest Showman (2017). His roles have included Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) and Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw (2023). In 2021, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting the Netflix travel show Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020–2022). In 2023, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Zachary David Alexander Efron was born on October 18, 1987, and grew up in Arroyo Grande, California. His father, David Efron, is an electrical engineer at Diablo Canyon Power Plant, and his mother, Starla Baskett, is an administrative assistant who also works at Diablo Canyon. Efron has a younger sister and two younger brothers, including Dylan Efron, and had, as he has described, a "normal childhood" in a middle-class family. His surname originates from Hebrew. He has described himself as Jewish, though he was raised agnostically and did not practice religion as a child. He has said that he would "flip out" if he got a "B" and not an "A" in school, and was a class clown there. Efron subsequently worked at The Great American Melodrama and the Vaudeville theaters, and began taking singing lessons. He performed in shows such as Gypsy; Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up; Little Shop of Horrors; and The Music Man. He was recommended to an agent in Los Angeles by his drama teacher, Robyn Metchik, the mother of actor Aaron Michael Metchik. Efron was later signed to the Creative Artists Agency. Efron graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 2006 and was then accepted into the University of Southern California but did not enroll. He also attended Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, a theater company operating out of Allan Hancock College, a community college located in Santa Maria, California, where he performed in 2000 and 2001.
2002–2009: Early career and High School Musical
2002–2009: Early career and High School Musical
Efron began acting in the early 2000s with guest roles on several television series including Firefly, ER, and The Guardian. In 2004, he began appearing as a recurring character in the first season of the WB series Summerland. For the show's second season, which aired in 2005, he was promoted to the main cast. He also appeared in some films, including the Lifetime television film Miracle Run (2004), for which he earned a Young Artist Award nomination for his performance as one of two autistic twins. Efron's career reached a turning point with the teen musical television film High School Musical (2006), which premiered on the Disney Channel in January 2006. The film, which has been described as a modern adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, saw Efron playing the male lead Troy Bolton, a high school basketball player who feels conflicted when he finds himself interested in participating in the school musical with Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens), a girl from the scholastic decathlon team. The film's success helped Efron gain recognition among teenage audiences. The film's soundtrack was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. However, Efron's recordings of the film's songs were not included in the final cut, and the majority of his parts were sung by Drew Seeley; the Troy Bolton role had been intended for a tenor before Efron's casting and Efron was a baritone. In his subsequent musical films, Efron did his own singing. Efron was next seen as Link Larkin in the musical comedy film Hairspray (2007), based on the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name. Production conflicted with the High School Musical concert tour, which prevented Efron from joining; Drew Seeley filled in. The film became a major commercial and critical success upon its release in July 2007. Later that year, he reprised his role of Troy Bolton in High School Musical 2 (2007), which aired on the Disney Channel in August 2007. Efron again reprised his role in High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008), the first film in the High School Musical franchise to receive a theatrical release. The film succeeded at the box office, and received mixed to positive reviews from critics. He followed this with the commercially successful comedy 17 Again (2009) about a 37-year-old man who is transformed into his 17-year-old self (Efron) after a chance accident.
2009–present: Dramatic roles and mainstream projects
2009–present: Dramatic roles and mainstream projects
Efron's next release was Richard Linklater's period drama Me and Orson Welles, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008 and received a wide release in late 2009. The film earned mostly positive reviews from critics. He then played the title role in the supernatural romantic drama Charlie St. Cloud (2010), which became a moderate success at the box office despite receiving mostly negative reviews from critics. Efron appeared as a part of the large ensemble cast in Garry Marshall's New Year's Eve (2011), which depicted a series of holiday vignettes of different groups of characters. The film received almost unanimously negative reviews from critics, but did well at the box office. He also played a supporting role in the critically successful Liberal Arts (2012), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2012 and received a limited release later that year. He also starred in The Paperboy (2012), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2012 and received a wider release later that year. The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics. After lending his voice to the animated film The Lorax (2012), he appeared as the male lead in the romantic drama The Lucky One (2012), based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. The film became a success financially despite negative reviews from critics. He also starred in the drama At Any Price, which premiered at the 2012 Venice International Film Festival, and the historical drama Parkland, which premiered at the 2013 Venice International Film Festival. Both films received mixed reviews from critics. Efron's first release of 2014 was the romantic comedy That Awkward Moment, for which he also served as an executive producer. The film, which starred Efron as one of three bachelors in New York City, became a moderate commercial success despite receiving mostly negative reviews from critics. Later in 2014, Efron was seen in the adult comedy Neighbors (2014). The film revolved around a young couple who struggle to raise their baby daughter while living next to the house of a wild fraternity led by its president, played by Efron. The film was a commercial success and earned mostly positive reviews from critics, who also added that he had successfully shed his "Disney pretty boy" image. Efron's only release in 2015 was the moderately successful We Are Your Friends, in which he played a struggling DJ. In January 2016, he starred in the adult comedy Dirty Grandpa as a straitlaced young man who begrudgingly indulges his grandfather's unhinged personality by taking him on a vacation to Florida. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics for its crude humor but became a commercial success. He subsequently starred in the comedy sequel Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, which became a commercial and critical success upon its release in May 2016. The film followed the same couple who team up with their former rival (Efron) to take down a hard-partying sorority led by a freshman. His third 2016 comedy, released in July, was Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. In 2017, Efron starred as Matt Brody in Baywatch, an action comedy film version of the television series of the same name, released in May. Also in 2017, Efron had a supporting role in two biographical films released in December: The Disaster Artist, a comedy-drama directed by and starring James Franco, and as Phillip in the musical The Greatest Showman. Both films were nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. In 2019, Efron played a drug-addled libertine in the Harmony Korine film The Beach Bum. He also starred as serial killer Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. The film premiered at Sundance in early 2019 and was released by Netflix on May 3. In 2020, Efron voiced Fred Jones in Warner Bros.' Scooby-Doo animated film, Scoob! In 2021, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Program Host for the Netflix web documentary series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. In 2022, he starred in the survival thriller Gold, directed by Anthony Hayes and headlined the horror film Firestarter, a remake of the 1984 film based upon the novel of the same name by Stephen King, directed by Keith Thomas. Also that year, he starred in Peter Farrelly's Vietnam War–set comedy The Greatest Beer Run Ever, which received mixed reviews. In 2023, he starred as Kevin Von Erich in Sean Durkin's The Iron Claw, about the Von Erich family of wrestlers. That same year, Efron was awarded his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2024, Efron played Chris Cole, the role with Joey King and Nicole Kidman in the romantic comedy A Family Affair of Netflix. That same year, he also played a lead role in the comedy Ricky Stanicky. In 2025, Efron played himself in an episode of the comedy series The Studio. In 2026, Efron is set to play a lead role with Debby Ryan and Phoebe Dynevor in the thriller movie Famous. That same year, he is also expected to play a lead role with Will Ferrell and Regina Hall in the comedy film Judgment Day.
Other work
Other work
In 2010, Efron started his own production company under Warner Bros., Ninjas Runnin' Wild. The company played a part in the production of his films Dirty Grandpa, That Awkward Moment, and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. In 2019, Efron's brother Dylan Efron, who also plays a role in the company, stated that Ninjas Runnin' Wild has started to produce more digital content in addition to their traditional film work. Efron announced the creation of his YouTube channel in March 2019. The video sharing platform hosts two weekly series. "Off the Grid" follows Efron and his brother Dylan as they participate in outdoor activities and trips without electronic devices—with the exception of a video camera in order to document their experiences. "Gym Time" spotlights fitness and nutrition, with Efron informing his viewers that he plans to "train with celebrities, athletes, and interesting people". YouTube received backlash for promoting Efron's new channel in a post made from their official Twitter account. Some YouTube users accused the platform of promoting a mainstream celebrity's account, which they feared would overshadow lesser known creators.
Personal life
Personal life
Efron was on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2008 at number 92, with estimated earnings of $5.8 million from June 2007 to June 2008. In April 2009, his personal wealth equaled about $10 million. In May 2015, Efron's net worth was $18 million. Efron turned to Transcendental Meditation to help decompress after struggling to separate himself from his role as serial killer Ted Bundy. "I really love TM, transcendental meditation. I did TM on the way home. Not while driving, but when you're shooting a movie, one thing we can afford is a ride home, so on the way home I just do some TM and try to phase out of it." Efron moved to Australia after selling his Los Angeles home in early 2021 and purchased a property in Byron Bay while working on projects there.
Relationships
Relationships
From 2005 to 2010, Efron was in a relationship with actress Vanessa Hudgens, whom he met on the set of High School Musical. From September 2014 to April 2016, he was in a relationship with model Sami Miro. From June 2020 to April 2021, Efron dated Australian model Vanessa Valladares.
Health
Health
Efron sought treatment in early 2013 after struggling with alcoholism and substance abuse. He got sober in June 2013. In November 2013, Efron had to have his jaw wired shut after an injury from a fall at home. He revealed in 2022 that he almost died during this incident, and that it was responsible for his facial swelling, apparent in a viral 2021 video for Bill Nye's Earth Day Musical. Efron was a vegan for two years until 2022, when he began intermittent fasting, and reintroduced meat into his diet after undergoing a series of food sensitivity tests. In 2022, Efron opened up about his struggles with insomnia, agoraphobia, and depression. He developed insomnia and depression after taking diuretics for a long period to prepare for his role in Baywatch.

Zac Efron star of High School Musical trilogy, Hairspray, 17 Again, New Year's Eve, The Lucky One, The Paperboy, Neighbors film series, Dirty Grandpa, Baywatch, The Greatest Showman, The Lorax, Scoob!, Summerland, and Robot Chicken.
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- 124.Hung, Steffen. spanishcharts.com - Spanish charts portal. spanishcharts.com.
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- 126.ZAC EFRON - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com.
- 127.Recording Industry Association of America. Gold & Platinum: Breaking Free.
- 128.Breaking Free.
- 129.United States. Troy Gabriella.
- 130.You Are The Music In Me.
- 131.Gotta Go My Own Way.
- 132.Everyday.
- 133.Gold & Platinum. RIAA.
- 134.ARIA. ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2019 Singles.
- 135.United Kingdom. Zac Efron.
- 136.Gold/Platinum - Music Canada. July 11, 2023.
- 137.New Zealand. Zac Efron. single. radioscope.
- 138.Start of Something New.
- 139.Start of Something New.
- 140.NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 8, 2018.
- 141.United States. The Greatest Showman Ensemble. single.
- 142.United States. Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron. single.
- 143.Knox, David. ASTRA Awards: The Winners. TV Tonight. April 21, 2008.
- 144."Old Men" Tops Critics' Choice Awards. CBS News. January 8, 2008.
- 145.Thorburn, Stephen. CinemaCon Presented the 2016 Big Screen Achievement Awards at Caesars Palace. AXS. April 17, 2016.
- 146.Pedersen, Erik. Daytime Emmy Nominations: 'General Hospital' Leads Field & 'Kelly Clarkson' Tops Talkers. Deadline. April 26, 2023.
- 147.Ford, Rebecca. Adam Sandler, Jack and Jill Sweep Razzie Awards. The Hollywood Reporter. April 2, 2012.
- 148.Moore, Sam. The Emoji Movie Has Won Worst Picture at the 2018 Razzies. NME. March 3, 2018.
- 149.Hollywood Film Awards. "Hairspray" Gets Ensemble Acting Honors from Hollywood Film Festival.
- 150.Grant, Stacey. Zac Efron's MTV Movie Awards Evolution Is a Testament to His Hair. MTV News. May 2, 2017.
- 151.Loughrey, Clarisse. MTV Movie Awards 2017: Moonlight Actors Dedicate Best Kiss Award to the Misfits Out There. The Independent cbignore. May 8, 2017.
- 152.Nickelodeon. Bindi Irwin Has the Slime of Her Life as She Wins Two Blimps at Nickelodeon's Australian Kids' Choice Awards!. October 10, 2007.
- 153.Knox, David. KCAs 09: Orange Carpet/Winners. TV Tonight. November 14, 2009.
- 154.Knox, David. The 2010 Australian Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award Winners. PopSugar. October 11, 2010.
- 155.Nickelodeon. Kids' Choice Awards – All Winners.
- 156.Nickelodeon. Winners Announced for the First Ever Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards UK. October 20, 2007.
- 157.Palm Springs Film Festival. CBS News. January 5, 2008.
- 158.The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards Kicked Off Award Season with Big Names and Even Bigger Surprises. CBS News. January 8, 2009.
- 159.37th Annual People's Choice Awards Winners and Nominees. Los Angeles Times. January 6, 2011.
- 160.2013 People's Choice Awards Winners List. Entertainment Weekly. January 10, 2013.
- 161.People's Choice Awards 2015: Full Winners List. Variety. January 7, 2015.
- 162.Chestang, Raphael. People's Choice Awards 2017: The Complete Winners List. Entertainment Weekly. January 18, 2017.
- 163.Mancuso, Vinnie. 'Avengers: Endgame', Game of Thrones Lead the 2019 Saturn Awards Nominations. Collider. July 16, 2019.
- 164.Screen Actors Guild Award. The 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
- 165.Zac Efron Named Breakthrough Performer of 2009. Access. February 26, 2009.
- 166.Pemberton, Patrick S. Zac Efron Wins at Teen Choice Awards. The Tribune. August 13, 2007.
- 167.United Press International. 2007 Teen Choice Awards. January 5, 2008.
- 168.2008 Teen Choice Awards Winners and Nominees. Los Angeles Times. June 17, 2008.
- 169.Teen Choice Awards Winners. USA Today. August 10, 2009.
- 170.Elkins, Chris. 2010 Teen Choice Awards Scorecard. Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. August 10, 2010.
- 171.OTRC: 2011 Teen Choice Awards: Check Out the Full List of Winners. ABC 7.
- 172.Barrett, Annie. The 2012 Teen Choice Awards: EW's Alternate-Category Winners – Plus the Real Ones. Entertainment Weekly. July 23, 2012.
- 173.Nordyke, Kimberly. Teen Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List. The Hollywood Reporter. August 10, 2014.
- 174.Takeda, Allison. Teen Choice Awards 2016: All the Nominees and Winners. Us Weekly. August 1, 2016.
- 175.Rubin, Rebecca. Teen Choice Awards 2017: Riverdale, Fifth Harmony Shut Out Competition. Variety. August 13, 2017.
- 176.Teen Choice Awards 2018: The Complete Winners List. Entertainment Tonight. August 12, 2018.
- 177.Young Artist Award. 26th Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations/Special Awards.
- 178.Young Artist Awards. 28th Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations/Special Awards.
- 179.Johns, Nikara. Young Hollywood Awards Honor Ansel Elgort, The Fault in Our Stars and Orange Is the New Black. Variety. July 28, 2014.
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