Biography
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). During this time, he also starred in the musical film Hairspray (2007) and the comedy film 17 Again (2009), the former of which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Efron had starring roles in the films New Year's Eve (2011), The Luck...
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Complete Filmography

A Family Affair
2024
as Chris Cole
The only thing worse than being the assistant to a high-maintenance movie star who doesn't take you seriously? Finding out he's smitten with your mom.

NCISverse: The First 1,000
2024
as Self
Kevin Frazier hosts a celebration of the "NCIS" franchise, including exclusive interviews with cast members and guest stars; new details about the ori...

Ricky Stanicky
2024
as Dean
When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, th...

The Iron Claw
2023
as Kevin Von Erich
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s...

The Greatest Beer Run Ever
2022
as John 'Chickie' Donohue
Chickie wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, so he does something wild—personally bring them American beer. What starts as a well-meaning...

Firestarter
2022
as Andy McGee
For more than a decade, parents Andy and Vicky have been on the run, desperate to hide their daughter Charlie from a shadowy federal agency that wants...

Gold
2022
as Virgil
In the not-too-distant future, two drifters traveling through the desert stumble across the biggest gold nugget ever found and the dream of immense we...
Save Ralph
2021
as Bobby (voice)

Scoob!
2020
as Fred Jones (voice)
In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces...

Dude Perfect: Backstage Pass
2020
as Himself
Best known for trick shots, stereotypes, battles, bottle flips, ping pong shots and all-around competitive fun, Dude Perfect prides ourselves in makin...

The Great Global Cleanup
2020
as Self
Zac Efron and filmmaker Zach King join the people and organizations who have made it their mission to clean up the planet. With innovations in recycli...

The Great Global Cleanup
2020
Executive Producer
Zac Efron and filmmaker Zach King join the people and organizations who have made it their mission to clean up the planet. With innovations in recycli...

The Disney Family Singalong
2020
as Self
Ryan Seacrest hosts a nationwide singalong event featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes...

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
2019
as Ted Bundy
A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, who refused to believe the truth about hi...

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
2019
Executive Producer
A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, who refused to believe the truth about hi...

The Beach Bum
2019
as Flicker
An irreverent comedy about the misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious stoner and lovable rogue who lives large.

The Greatest Showman
2017
as Phillip Carlyle
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Baywatch
2017
as Matt Brody
Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the ...

The Disaster Artist
2017
as Dan / 'Chris-R'
An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have pred...

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
2016
as Dave Stangle
Mike and Dave are young, adventurous, fun-loving brothers who tend to get out of control at family gatherings. When their sister Jeanie reveals her Ha...

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
2016
as Teddy Sanders
A sorority moves in next door to the home of Mac and Kelly Radner who have a young child. The Radner's enlist their former nemeses from the fraternity...

High School Musical: 10th Anniversary
2016
as (uncredited)
10 years later, the High School Musical stars return to the Disney Channel to celebrate.

Dirty Grandpa
2016
as Jason Kelly
Jason Kelly is one week away from marrying his boss's uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. Howe...

We Are Your Friends
2015
as Cole
Young Cole Carter dreams of hitting the big time as a Hollywood disc jockey, spending his days and nights hanging with buddies and working on the one ...

21 Years: Richard Linklater
2014
as Self - Actor
A journey through the professional life of innovative film director Richard Linklater: 21 years creating films, carving his signature in pop culture; ...

Neighbors
2014
as Teddy Sanders
A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.

Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II: Villains in Paradise
2014
as Superboy / Brainiac (voice)
The Robot Chicken crew takes a peek at what happens when the DC villains end up on the same beach as the DC heroes on spring break!

That Awkward Moment
2014
as Jason
Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mi...

That Awkward Moment
2014
Executive Producer
Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mi...

Parkland
2013
as Jim Carrico
November 22nd, 1963 was a day that changed the world forever — when young American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This f...

The Paperboy
2012
as Jack Jansen
A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.

Liberal Arts
2012
as Nat
Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a bo...

At Any Price
2012
as Dean Whipple
Set in the competitive world of modern agriculture, ambitious Henry Whipple wants his rebellious son Dean to help expand his family’s farming empire. ...

The Lucky One
2012
as Logan Thibault
A Marine travels to Louisiana after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war.

The Lorax
2012
as Ted Wiggins (voice)
A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the stor...

New Year's Eve
2011
as Paul
The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
2010
as Anakin Skywalker (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III, directed by Chris McKay, combines the satirical sensibilities of Green and Matthew Senreich's Robot Chicken with...

Charlie St. Cloud
2010
as Charlie St. Cloud
Accomplished sailor Charlie St. Cloud has the adoration of his mother Claire and his little brother Sam, as well as a college scholarship that will le...

Zac Efron: The Ultimate Idol
2009
as Self (Archived Footage)
Get to know the real Zac Efron with this documentary that journeys to the star's real-life school and hometown, where longtime friends share their ins...

Zac Efron's Pool Party
2009
as Self
Zac Efron's Uncle Hank and his girlfriend, Randi, crash Zac's pool party and they just can not be cool.

17 Again
2009
as Mike O'Donnell
On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something Mike O'Donnell wishes he could have a "do-over." And that's exactly what he gets when he wakes up one m...

High School Musical 3: Making Of A Musical
2008
as Self
An in-depth behind-the-scenes look at all of the music from this movie phenomenon.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year
2008
as Troy Bolton
As seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of...

Me and Orson Welles
2008
as Richard Samuels
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.

High School Musical 2
2007
as Troy Bolton
The East High Wildcats are gearing up for big fun as they land the coolest summer jobs imaginable. Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor have scored sweet...

Hairspray
2007
as Link Larkin
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Thr...
Road To High School Musical 2
2007
as Self
A mini-series Disney Channel started about High School Musical 2. The series included interviews from the cast and tidbits from the then upcoming movi...

High School Musical: Remix
2006
as Troy Bolton
The power of music explodes in this spectacular, show-stopping remix edition of the Emmy Award-winning "High School Musical"! The smash-hit Disney Cha...
If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home Now
2006
as Cody
A group of people from different backgrounds lives together in a temporary housing complex in Los Angeles.

High School Musical
2006
as Troy Bolton
A popular high school athlete and an academically gifted girl get roles in the school musical and develop a friendship that threatens East High's soci...

The Derby Stallion
2005
as Patrick McCardle
An alcoholic former horse-trainer perceives in a fifteen-year-old boy a unique gift of horsemanship and makes it possible for the boy to conceive his ...

Miracle Run
2004
as Steven Morgan
Corinne is a single mother of twin 5-year-old boys, Steven and Phillip, who are diagnosed with autism. Public school officials threaten to remove them...
The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke
2003
as Pete Laemke
The story of a suburban family in which the father refuses to become an adult.

Melinda's World
2003
as Stuart Wasser
Melinda's world is very small. Her dour parents, members of a religious sect, forbid the celebration of birthdays or holidays. Melinda finds solace in...

Famous
N/A
as Lance Dunkquist / James Jansen
Lance Dunkquist has one asset that’s about to change his life—he has the face of a movie star. And not just any movie star—Lance is the spitting image...
Night Business
N/A
as Johnny Timothy
A knife-wielding killer is on the loose, committing extreme acts of violence against exotic dancers. Only one man has a will powerful enough to stop t...
Judgment Day
N/A
A young convict fresh out of prison takes a reality TV courtroom hostage, blaming the megalomaniac TV judge for a past ruling that the convict feels r...