Zac Efron

About

Zac Efron is an American actor and singer, best known for his role as Troy Bolton in Disney's "High School Musical" trilogy. He was born on October 18, 1987, in San Luis Obispo, California. Efron's early professional career began with small roles on television and on the stage, but his breakout role in "High School Musical" catapulted him to fame. He continued to pursue acting in films such as "17 Again," "Neighbors," and the dramatic biopic "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile," where he portrayed serial killer Ted Bundy. In addition to acting, Efron is also known for his singing skills, featured in several musicals and soundtracks.

Associated With

Zac Efron, a renowned Hollywood actor, has associated with numerous individuals in the film industry throughout his career. On the professional front, he began his career alongside Vanessa Hudgens in the Disney series, "High School Musical" directed by Kenny Ortega. He collaborated with several prominent directors and actors such as Richard Linklater in "Me and Orson Welles", Lee Daniels in "The Paperboy", beside actors like Matthew McConaughey and Nicole Kidman, and Seth Rogen in "Neighbors". Apart from acting, his dating life too had its fair share of association with industry insiders such as actress Lily Collins in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile". Moreover, he has consistently teamed up with his younger brother, Dylan Efron, on various ventures and collaborations, which adds to his associations in the industry.

Career Highlights

• 2002: Zac Efron began his acting career with small roles in TV shows such as "Firefly" and "ER".
• 2004: Zac landed a recurring role as Cameron Bale on the WB series "Summerland".
• 2006: He shot to fame when he starred as Troy Bolton in Disney's "High School Musical". The film won the So Hot Right Now award at the Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards.
• 2007: Efron reprised his role as Troy Bolton in "High School Musical 2". In this year, he won the Breakout Star award at the Teen Choice Awards.
• 2008: Zac starred in "High School Musical 3: Senior Year". He won the Best Actor award at the Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards.
• 2009: Zac starred in "17 Again". He was honored with the Comedy Star of the Year award at the ShoWest Convention.
• 2010: Efron appeared in the movie "Charlie St. Cloud", which earned him the award for Choice Movie Actor: Drama at the Teen Choice Awards.
• 2012: He starred in "The Lucky One". Efron was nominated for Choice Movie Actor: Romance at the Teen Choice Awards.
• 2014: Zac starred in the R-rated comedy "Neighbors". He was nominated for the Best Shirtless Performance at the MTV Movie Awards.
• 2016: Efron starred in the comedy film "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising". He also won the Choice Movie Actor: Comedy award at the Teen Choice Awards for his role in this movie.
• 2017: Zac portrayed serial killer Ted Bundy in the biopic "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile".
• 2019: He starred in the drama film "The Beach Bum".
• 2020: Zac starred in and produced the Netflix Original show "Down to Earth with Zac Efron", a travel documentary series.

Notable Awards

• Zac Efron has won several awards throughout his career, including:
• Bravo Otto Award for Best TV Star – Male for High School Musical in 2007.
• Teen Choice Award for Choice Breakout Star – Male and Choice Chemistry with Vanessa Hudgens for High School Musical in 2006.
• MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for the movie Hairspray in 2008.
• Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards for Fave Movie Star in 2009.
• People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie Star Under 25 in 2011.
• MTV Movie Award for Best Shirtless Performance for the movie That Awkward Moment in 2014.

FAQs

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Zac Efron is a popular Hollywood actor who has appeared in various movies and TV shows. One of his most popular roles was in the massively successful "High School Musical" series, which aired on Disney Channel. The trilogy not only gained popularity with children and teens, but also helped to launch Efron's career in Hollywood. He played the character of a high school jock turned singer, Troy Bolton. The series brought Zac immense fame and recognition and is instrumental in molding his acting career.

How Did zac efron Get Famous?

Zac Efron rose to fame through his role as Troy Bolton in the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical," released in 2006. His charming looks and singing skills won over millions of viewers worldwide, making him a teen heartthrob almost instantly. Following the success of "High School Musical" and its sequels, Efron continued to act in hit films like "Hairspray" (2007), "The Lucky One" (2012), and "The Greatest Showman" (2017), all of which have helped cement his status as a leading figure in Hollywood.