Zac Efron

Zac Efron

1987-10-18 San Luis Obispo, California, USA 57 Credits

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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A Family Affair

A Family Affair

2024

as Chris Cole

5.8
Acting

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

NCISverse: The First 1,000

2024

as Self

9.0
Acting

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

Ricky Stanicky

2024

as Dean

6.5
Acting

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

The Iron Claw

2023

as Kevin Von Erich

7.5
Acting

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

The Greatest Beer Run Ever

2022

as John 'Chickie' Donohue

7.6
Acting

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

Firestarter

2022

as Andy McGee

5.5
Acting

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

Gold

2022

as Virgil

6.2
Acting

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)

6.5
Acting
Scoob!

Scoob!

2020

as Fred Jones (voice)

7.0
Acting

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

Dude Perfect: Backstage Pass

2020

as Himself

7.8
Acting

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

The Great Global Cleanup

2020

as Self

5.5
Acting

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

The Great Global Cleanup

2020

Executive Producer

5.5
Producing

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

The Disney Family Singalong

2020

as Self

8.3
Acting

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

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

2019

as Ted Bundy

7.0
Acting

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

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

2019

Executive Producer

7.0
Producing

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

The Beach Bum

2019

as Flicker

5.7
Acting

An irreverent comedy about the misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious stoner and lovable rogue who lives large.

The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman

2017

as Phillip Carlyle

7.9
Acting

The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Baywatch

Baywatch

2017

as Matt Brody

6.1
Acting

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

The Disaster Artist

2017

as Dan / 'Chris-R'

7.1
Acting

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

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

2016

as Dave Stangle

6.1
Acting

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

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

2016

as Teddy Sanders

5.8
Acting

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

High School Musical: 10th Anniversary

2016

as (uncredited)

4.0
Acting

10 years later, the High School Musical stars return to the Disney Channel to celebrate.

Dirty Grandpa

Dirty Grandpa

2016

as Jason Kelly

5.9
Acting

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

We Are Your Friends

2015

as Cole

6.8
Acting

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

21 Years: Richard Linklater

2014

as Self - Actor

6.2
Acting

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

Neighbors

Neighbors

2014

as Teddy Sanders

6.2
Acting

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

Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II: Villains in Paradise

2014

as Superboy / Brainiac (voice)

6.7
Acting

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

That Awkward Moment

2014

as Jason

6.1
Acting

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

That Awkward Moment

2014

Executive Producer

6.1
Producing

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

Parkland

2013

as Jim Carrico

6.2
Acting

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

The Paperboy

2012

as Jack Jansen

5.5
Acting

A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

2012

as Nat

6.4
Acting

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

At Any Price

2012

as Dean Whipple

5.4
Acting

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

The Lucky One

2012

as Logan Thibault

7.2
Acting

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

The Lorax

2012

as Ted Wiggins (voice)

6.5
Acting

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

New Year's Eve

2011

as Paul

5.9
Acting

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

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III

2010

as Anakin Skywalker (voice)

7.4
Acting

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

Charlie St. Cloud

2010

as Charlie St. Cloud

7.0
Acting

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

Zac Efron: The Ultimate Idol

2009

as Self (Archived Footage)

Acting

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

Zac Efron's Pool Party

2009

as Self

3.2
Acting

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

17 Again

17 Again

2009

as Mike O'Donnell

6.3
Acting

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

High School Musical 3: Making Of A Musical

2008

as Self

Acting

An in-depth behind-the-scenes look at all of the music from this movie phenomenon.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

2008

as Troy Bolton

6.5
Acting

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

Me and Orson Welles

2008

as Richard Samuels

6.4
Acting

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

High School Musical 2

2007

as Troy Bolton

6.5
Acting

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

Hairspray

2007

as Link Larkin

6.7
Acting

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

Acting

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

High School Musical: Remix

2006

as Troy Bolton

8.1
Acting

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

10.0
Acting

A group of people from different backgrounds lives together in a temporary housing complex in Los Angeles.

High School Musical

High School Musical

2006

as Troy Bolton

6.5
Acting

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

The Derby Stallion

2005

as Patrick McCardle

5.9
Acting

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

Miracle Run

2004

as Steven Morgan

7.6
Acting

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

Acting

The story of a suburban family in which the father refuses to become an adult.

Melinda's World

Melinda's World

2003

as Stuart Wasser

Acting

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

Famous

N/A

as Lance Dunkquist / James Jansen

Acting

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

Acting

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

Acting

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...