Zac Efron

Zac Efron gained global recognition as Troy Bolton in "High School Musical", captivating audiences with his charm and talent, solidifying his status as a prominent teen idol and a versatile actor.

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Birth Name :

Zachary Efron

Profession :

Movie Actor

Birthday :

October 18, 1987

Star Sign :

Libra

Age :

37

Birthplace :

San Luis Obispo, California

Zac Efron rose to fame as Troy Bolton in the ‘High School Musical’ trilogy (2006-2008), which includes the hit song ‘Breaking Free’ with Vanessa Hudgens that made history on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to star in successful musical films like ‘Hairspray’ (2007) and ‘The Greatest Showman’ (2017).

Efron’s diverse filmography includes ’17 Again’ (2009), ‘The Lucky One’ (2012), ‘Neighbors’ (2014), ‘Dirty Grandpa’ (2016), and ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’ (2019). He also appeared in the TV series ‘Summerland’ (2004-2005) and ‘Robot Chicken’ (2005-present).

Throughout his career, Efron has won numerous awards, including a Teen Choice Award, an MTV Movie Award, and a People’s Choice Award. He was recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine in 2008 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Beyond acting, Efron is involved in philanthropy, supporting children’s hospitals and environmental organizations. He enjoys outdoor activities like surfing and snowboarding, and is a certified scuba diver. Efron also has his own production company, Ninjas Runnin’ Wild, and is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.