Zachary David Alexander Efron (/ ˈ ɛ f r ɒ n /; 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).

Disney alum Zac Efron has reinvented himself as a leading man by playing a wide variety of roles. Let's take a look at his eclectic career.

Apr 13, 2021 · Zac Efron first rose to fame through Disney's 'High School Musical' films and has since starred in 'Hairspray' and 'The Greatest Showman.'

Sep 8, 2022 · Zac Efron explained to Men's Health why his jaw suddenly “got really, really big” to the point that even the actor's own mother called him to find out if he'd secretly...

Efron came to fame for starring in the Disney Channel original film High School Musical (2006), for which he won the Teen Choice Award for Breakout Star. He returned to the role of Troy Bolton in High School Musical 2 (2007), which broke cable TV records with 17.5 million viewers.

Aug 4, 2024 · Representatives for the "High School Musical" star, 36, confirmed to TMZ and People that he was taken to a hospital as a precautionary measure after a "minor swimming incident" in a pool at a villa...

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 trilogy (2006–2008).

Feb 3, 2025 · A24 recently secured domestic distribution rights to Famous, reuniting with Efron after last year’s The Iron Claw, which grossed $45 million worldwide and earned Efron some of the best reviews ...

Jan 9, 2024 · Efron, Jeremy Allen White and Holt McCallany portray members of the real-life Von Erich family, who became as famous for being pro-wrestlers as they did for the myriad tragedies that befell them.

Sep 7, 2022 · Zac Efron, the High School Musical alum, talks about how the dangers of the extreme training he did for Baywatch.