Zac Efron

Zachary David Alexander Efron, universally known as Zac Efron, is an accomplished American actor. His career began in the early 2000s and he gained fame as a teen idol, particularly recognized for his lead role as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical trilogy between 2006 and 2008. Concurrently, he starred in the musical 'Hairspray' (2007) and the comedy film '17 Again' (2009). Efron’s notable film roles include 'New Year's Eve' (2011), 'The Lucky One' (2012), 'The Paperboy' (2012), 'Neighbors' (2014), 'Dirty Grandpa' (2016), 'Baywatch' (2017), 'The Greatest Showman' (2017). He displayed a chilling portrayal of serial killer Ted Bundy in 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile' (2019), and as Kevin Von Erich in 'The Iron Claw' (2023). In 2021, he received a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting the Netflix travel show 'Down to Earth with Zac Efron' (2020–2022).

Zac was born and raised in California, working in local theater productions from an early age. He pursued a serious acting career from high school, performing in shows such as Gypsy, Peter Pan, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Music Man. This early success led to his breakthrough in television and subsequently his iconic roles in musical films. Efron was recognized for his singing talent, which he showcased in his films, garnering much success and recognition among teenage audiences. Throughout his career, Efron showed versatility, impressing audiences with a variety of roles ranging from musicals to comedies, dramas, and thrillers. With his strong on-screen presence, Efron continued to win viewers worldwide, flourishing as a serious actor and teen idol.