Zac Efron: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 42
- on screen
- 2004–2024
- box office
- $2.25B
- average score
- 56
- Born
- October 18, 1987 (age 38)
- Birthplace
- San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Zachary David Alexander Efron
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 2002-present
The Best Zac Efron Movies
The highest-rated films Zac Efron is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Save Ralph (2021) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 86 Save Ralph 2021 · Bobby (voice) -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 The Iron Claw 2023 · Kevin Von Erich -
Movie Echo Score: Score 68 The Greatest Showman 2017 · Phillip Carlyle -
Movie Echo Score: Score 64 Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile 2019 · Ted Bundy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 56 The Beach Bum 2019 · Flicker -
Movie Echo Score: Score 52 Scoob! 2020 · Fred Jones
Zac Efron's Career in Numbers
Zac Efron's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Zac Efron works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Miracle Run (2004) to Ricky Stanicky (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Zac Efron Movies by Decade
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 22
- 2020s 8
The 2010s were Zac Efron's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Zac Efron Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Comedy 7
- Adventure 4
- Biography 3
- Action 3
- Sci-Fi 2
- Music 2
- Tv movie 1
- Thriller 1
- Fantasy 1
Drama is the genre Zac Efron has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of comedy (7).
Zac Efron Career Milestones
- First film
- Miracle Run 2004
- Biggest box office hit
- The Greatest Showman $469M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Save Ralph Movie Echo Score 86
- Newest film
- Ricky Stanicky 2024
Zac Efron Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Zac Efron is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Zac Efron Movies as an Actor
37- 2024
A Family Affair as Chris Cole · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 49 - 2024
Ricky Stanicky as Dean · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2023
The Iron Claw as Kevin Von Erich · Biography Worldwide box office: $45.2M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2022
The Greatest Beer Run Ever as Chickie Donohue · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2022
Firestarter as Andy McGee · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $15M Movie Echo Score: 22 - 2022
Gold as Man One · Action Worldwide box office: $176K Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2021
Save Ralph as Bobby (voice) · Drama Movie Echo Score: 86 - 2020
Scoob! as Fred Jones · Adventure Worldwide box office: $28.6M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2019
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile as Ted Bundy · Biography Worldwide box office: $9.82M Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2019
The Beach Bum as Flicker · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.55M Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2017
The Greatest Showman as Phillip Carlyle · Biography Worldwide box office: $469M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2017
Baywatch Action Worldwide box office: $178M Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2016
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Adventure Worldwide box office: $77.1M - 2016
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising Comedy Worldwide box office: $108M - 2016
Dirty Grandpa Comedy Worldwide box office: $94.1M - 2016
High School Musical: 10th Anniversary as (uncredited) · Tv movie - 2015
We Are Your Friends Drama Worldwide box office: $10.3M - 2014
Neighbors Comedy Worldwide box office: $271M - 2014
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II: Villains in Paradise as Superboy / Brainiac (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2014
That Awkward Moment Comedy Worldwide box office: $45.6M - 2013
Parkland Drama Worldwide box office: $1.41M - 2013
At Any Price Adventure Worldwide box office: $488K - 2012
The Paperboy Thriller Worldwide box office: $3.78M - 2012
Liberal Arts Drama Worldwide box office: $1.15M - 2012
The Lucky One Drama Worldwide box office: $99.4M - 2012
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax Fantasy - 2012
The Lorax as Ted Wiggins (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $349M - 2011
New Year’s Eve as Paul · Romance - 2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III as Anakin Skywalker (voice) · Action - 2010
Charlie St. Cloud Drama Worldwide box office: $48.2M - 2009
Me and Orson Welles Drama Worldwide box office: $2.34M - 2009
17 Again Drama Worldwide box office: $136M - 2008
High School Musical 3: Senior Year Drama Worldwide box office: $253M - 2007
High School Musical 2 as Troy Bolton · Music Worldwide box office: $3.75K - 2006
High School Musical as Troy Bolton · Music Worldwide box office: $3.75K - 2005
The Derby Stallion as Patrick McCardle · Family - 2004
Miracle Run as Steven Morgan · Drama
Zac Efron in Documentaries & Specials
5Who Is Zac Efron?
Zac Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, California, U.S. in 1987 and is 38 years old. Credited on films since 2004, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Zac Efron Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Zac Efron shares the most films with. Vanessa Hudgens comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Kenny Ortega (4).
Zac Efron: Questions & Answers
How many movies Zac Efron has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Zac Efron been in?
Zac Efron is credited on 42 films, from 2004 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Zac Efron's highest-grossing movie?
The Greatest Showman (2017) is Zac Efron's biggest box office hit, with $469M worldwide, ahead of The Lorax (2012) ($349M). Across every film with box office figures, Zac Efron's movies have made $2.25B.
Zac Efron's biggest hits What is the best Zac Efron movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Zac Efron's best-rated film is Save Ralph (2021) with a score of 86, followed by The Iron Claw (2023) (80).
Best Zac Efron movies, ranked How old is Zac Efron?
Zac Efron is 38 years old, born on October 18, 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California, U.S..
What is Zac Efron's newest movie?
The most recent film on Zac Efron's filmography is A Family Affair (2024), in the role of Chris Cole.
Who does Zac Efron work with most often?
Zac Efron shares the most films with Vanessa Hudgens (5 films), Kenny Ortega (4 films) and Monique Coleman (4 films).
The Best Zac Efron Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.
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