Who is Zac Efron? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Zachary David Alexander Efron

Age: 36 Years, 36 Year Old Males

Family:

father: David Efron

mother: Starla Baskett

siblings: Dylan Efron

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males

Notable Alumni: Pacific Conservatory Of The Performing Arts

U.S. State: California

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education: Pacific Conservatory Of The Performing Arts

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Apart from acting, Zac Efron is known for his skills in singing and dancing, as showcased in various musical films in which he has starred.
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Zac Efron maintains a healthy lifestyle by focusing on regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and staying active in outdoor activities like surfing and hiking.

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Childhood & Early Life

Zac Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, California, to David Efron, an electrical engineer at a power plant and Starla Baskett, who used to work as a secretary at the same power plant. He has a younger brother, Dylan.

A bright student at school, Efron was pushed by his father to act when he was just eleven years old. This led him to work in theatre productions during high school performing in ‘The Great American Melodrama’ and ‘Vaudeville’.

After appearing in shows like ‘Gypsy’, ‘Peter Pan or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up’, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘The Music Man’, his drama teacher recommended him to an agent and eventually Efron was signed to the Creative Artists Agency.

In 2006, he graduated from Arroyo Grande High School and was accepted to the University of Southern California. However, he deferred from his course to concentrate on his film career. He also attended the community college ‘Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts’.

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Career

Starting as a guest star on television, Efron was first seen in 2002 in several television series like ‘Firefly’, ‘ER’ and ‘The Guardian’. The next year he was seen in the television movie, ‘Miracle Run’ for which he won a lot of critical acclaim.

In 2004, he became a permanent cast member on the show ‘Summerland’ after several guest appearances. A year later, he was seen in the music video ‘Sick Inside’ by Hope Partlow. That year, he was also seen in the movie ‘The Derby Stallion’.

‘High School Musical’ was Efron’s big break into the movie industry. The film was released in 2006 and he became famous among the teenage audience. Soon, the songs from the film released and some of them became hits including ‘Get'cha Head in the Game’ and ‘Breaking Free’.

In 2007, he appeared in an episode of ‘Punk’d’. He was also seen in the single ‘Say OK’ by Vanessa Hudgens. That year, his film ‘Hairspray’ also released for which he recorded his own vocals. ‘High School Musical 2’ was aired the same year and his popularity surged.

In 2008, he played the lead in the film ‘Me and Orson Welles’. He also made an appearance in ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’.

He was next seen in ‘17 Again’ in 2009 which was a comedy-drama film. He also appeared in a short comedy video ‘Zac Efron’s Pool Party’ which was released online. The same year, he also hosted an episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’.

In 2010, his film ‘Charlie St. Cloud’ was released. He also did several commercials to promote the ‘MTV Movie Awards’.

He was seen in the successful film ‘New Year’s Eve’ in 2011 and the following year, he starred in the adaptation of Nicholas Spark’s novel ‘The Lucky one’. The same year, he played important roles in ‘The Paperboy’, ‘At Any price’ and ‘Liberal Arts’.

In 2013, he appeared in ‘Parkland’ as Dr. Charles James. Next year, he will be seen in the films ‘Townies’ and ‘Are We Officially Dating?’

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In 2014, he was seen in the comedies: 'That Awkward Moment', alongside Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan' and 'Neighbors' with Seth Rogen.

Major Works

‘The High School Musical Trilogy’ was a breakthrough for Efron which catapulted him to great fame. The film series was a huge commercial success.

Awards & Achievements

In 2009, he won the ‘Teen Choice Award’ and ‘MTV Movie Award’ in the category ‘Best Male Performance’ for his work in ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’.

He won the ‘People’s Choice Award’ in the category ‘Favourite Dramatic Movie Actor’ for the films, ‘The Paperboy’ and ‘The Lucky One’ in 2013.

Personal Life & Legacy

Efron was rumoured to have an affair with Vanessa Hudgens and they started dating in 2005. The relationship ended five years later in 2010.

Zac Efron reportedly dated model Vanessa Valladares for a short time in the summer of 2020.

Facts About Zac Efron

Zac Efron has a unique talent for playing the ukulele and often incorporates his musical skills into his acting roles.

In addition to his work in film and television, Zac Efron is also an avid philanthropist, supporting various charitable organizations and causes.

Zac Efron is known for his adventurous spirit and love for outdoor activities such as surfing, hiking, and camping.

Despite his fame, Zac Efron is known for his down-to-earth personality and humility, often taking time to engage with fans and show appreciation for their support.

Zac Efron has a passion for health and fitness, regularly sharing workout tips and promoting a healthy lifestyle on his social media platforms.

2015	Best Shirtless Performance	Neighbors (2014)
2015	Best Duo	Neighbors (2014)
2014	Best Shirtless Performance	That Awkward Moment (2014)
2009	Best Male Performance	High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
2008	Breakthrough Performance	Hairspray (2007)

2013	Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor	Winner
2011	Favorite Movie Star Under 25	Winner

Zac Efron Biography

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How does Zac Efron maintain his healthy lifestyle?