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| '''Zachary David Alexander Efron''' (born ], ]) is an ] ]. |
'''Zachary David Alexander Efron''' (born ], ]) is an ] ]. He began acting in the early ], and became known to young audiences after his roles in the ] '']'' and the series '']''.<ref name="elle1"/> Efron will next appear in a film version of the ] musical '']''.<ref>{{cite news | first = | last = | author = | coauthors =| url = http://et.tv.yahoo.com/newslink/15071/| title = Zac Efron Joins Cast of 'Hairspray'| work = | publisher = CBS Studios| pages = | page =|date = 2006-06-26| accessdate = 2006-08-15| language = English}}</ref> Speaking to '']'' in June 2006, director ] described Efron as "arguably the biggest teen star in America right now".<ref name="msnbc">{{cite web | title=MSNBC | work=Hollywood: Hello to Hairspray | url=http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13531836/site/newsweek/ | accessmonthday=June 25 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> | ||
| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| ===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
| Efron was born in ], ] and later moved to ]. His father, David Efron, is an ], and his mother, Starla Baskett, is a former ] who worked at the same ] as Efron's father.<ref name="plant">http://www.zefron.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=143&pos=44</ref> |
Efron was born in ], ] and later moved to ]. His father, David Efron, is an ], and his mother, Starla Baskett, is a former ] who worked at the same ] as Efron's father.<ref name="plant">{{cite journal | last =| first =| authorlink = | coauthors = | title =Zac Efron| journal =Life Story| volume = | issue = | pages = 11 | publisher = | date = | url =http://www.zefron.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=143&pos=44 | doi = | id = | accessdate = }}</ref> He has a younger brother, Dylan. Efron is ]ish,<ref name="elle1">{{cite journal | last =Millea | first =Holly | authorlink = | coauthors = | title =Zac Attack | journal =ELLE | volume = | issue = | pages = | publisher =] | date = July, 2007 | url =http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Hairspray-Movie-Musical/ellejuly2007.jpg | doi = | id = | accessdate = }}</ref> although non-practicing.<ref>http://www.zefron.com/zac/rumors.html</ref> He has said that he would "flip out" if he got a 'B' and not an 'A' in school, and that he was a ].<ref>http://bopmag.com/its_true/18/1.shtml</ref> Efron's father encouraged him to begin acting;<ref name="plant"/> he subsequently appeared in theater productions at his high school,<ref>{{cite journal | last =| first =| authorlink = | coauthors = | title =The Inside Scoop on Zac Efron| journal =Life Story III| volume = | issue = | pages = | publisher = | date = | url =http://www.zefron.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=229&pos=37| doi = | id = | accessdate = }}</ref> and starting at the age of eleven, began taking singing lessons<ref name="plant"/> and performed in plays such as '']'',<ref name="elle1"/> '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. A drama teacher of Efron's recommended him to her agent in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite journal | last =| first =| authorlink = | coauthors = | title =Getting to Know Zac Efron| journal =Life Story I| volume = | issue = | pages = | publisher = | date = | url =http://www.zefron.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=143&pos=33| doi = | id = | accessdate = }}</ref> | ||
| ===Early work & ''High School Musical''=== | |||
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| In 2002, Efron began to appear in guest roles on several television series, including '']'', '']'', and '']''. | In 2002, Efron began to appear in guest roles on several television series, including '']'', '']'', and '']''. | ||
| He portrayed Cameron Bale on the now-cancelled ] series '']''. Originally introduced as a recurring character, Efron became a regular cast member on the show in the second season in 2004, starring opposite the likes of ] and ]. Since appearing in ''Summerland'', he has also had guest roles on the shows '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. In 2003, Efron starred in the ] original television movie '']''. He played Steven Morgan, one of two ] twins. For his performance, he was nominated for a ] for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Supporting Young Actor.<ref name="imdbawards">{{cite web | title=IMDB | work=IMDB Awards for Zac Efron | url=http://imdb.com/name/nm1374980/awards | accessmonthday=March 13 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> In 2005, he played a main character in ]'s music video for her song "Sick Inside". | |||
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In 2006, Efron starred in the ] original movie '']'' as Troy Bolton, alongside actresses ], ] and ] (who, like Efron, have all appeared on the series '']''), as well as actors ] and ]. The role helped Efron gain recognition among teenage audiences as both an actor and a singer. As a result, he placed as high as #4 on the ] STARMeter for the week of ] ].<ref name="imdbpro">{{cite web | title=IMDB Pro | work=IMDB Prop StarMeter | url=http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1374980/graph-data | accessmonthday=March 13 |accessyear=2006}}</ref> In August 2006, Efron won a ] in the Breakout Star and the TV - Choice Chemistry categories, shared with Hudgens. The film's cast, along with Efron, toured ], ], and other locations to promote the film, although Efron did not participate in the ''High School Musical Concert'' that toured the U.S. and Canada throughout the fall and winter 2006. | ||
| ⚫ | Shortly after ''High School Musical'' aired, Efron debuted with two simultaneous charted songs on ], ], ], with "]" and "]", a duet with ] from '']''. On the following week's chart, Efron had five simultaneous song credits, all from ''High School Musical'', including, once more, "Get'cha Head in the Game", "]", "]", "]" (which was credited to the whole ''High School Musical'' cast) and "Breaking Free". "Breaking Free", at the time, made the fastest climb in the history of the Billboard charts, from #86 to #4 between the two weeks; the record has since been beaten by ] and ]'s "]".<ref name="eurweb">{{cite web | title=Eur Web | work=MUSIC/WEB BITS: Akon’s record; Fat Joe’s label; Madonna denies adoption; Ice T & NYC mayor; B-Real on ‘Scarface’ LP; Doin' It Network. | url=http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur29022.cfm | accessmonthday=October 6 |accessyear=2006}}</ref> Efron also appeared in the 2006 '']'' as captain of the Red Team. | ||
| In 2006, Efron starred in the ] original movie '']'' as Troy Bolton, alongside actresses ], ] and ], who, like Efron, have all appeared on '']'', and actors ] and ]. The role helped Efron gain recognition among teenage audiences as both an actor and a singer. Combined with his simultaneous appearances on ''The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'' and ''NCIS'', Efron placed as high as #4 on the ] STARMeter for the week of ] ].<ref name="imdbpro">{{cite web | title=IMDB Pro | work=IMDB Prop StarMeter | url=http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1374980/graph-data | accessmonthday=March 13 |accessyear=2006}}</ref> In August 2006, Efron won a ] in the Breakout Star and the TV - Choice Chemistry categories, shared with Hudgens. The film's cast, along with Efron, toured ], ], and other locations to promote the film, although Efron did not participate in the High School Musical Concert that toured the U.S. and Canada throughout fall and winter 2006. | |||
| ⚫ | Efron's singing talents were disputed when it was revealed that ]'s voice was blended with his on the ].<ref name="hunkymalecelebs"></ref> Efron will perform all of his own signing in '']'' and ''Hairspray''. | ||
| ⚫ | Efron debuted with two simultaneous charted songs on ], ], ], with "]" and "]", a duet with ] from '']''. On the following week's chart, Efron had five simultaneous song credits, all from ''High School Musical'', including, once more, "Get'cha Head in the Game", "]", "]", "]" (which was credited to the whole ''High School Musical'' cast) and "Breaking Free". "Breaking Free", at the time, made the fastest climb in the history of the Billboard charts, from #86 to #4 between the two weeks; the record has since been beaten by ] and ]'s "]".<ref name="eurweb">{{cite web | title=Eur Web | work=MUSIC/WEB BITS: Akon’s record; Fat Joe’s label; Madonna denies adoption; Ice T & NYC mayor; B-Real on ‘Scarface’ LP; Doin' It Network. | url=http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur29022.cfm | accessmonthday=October 6 |accessyear=2006}}</ref> Efron also appeared in the 2006 '']'' as captain of the Red Team. | ||
| ⚫ | ===2007 - === | ||
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| ⚫ | On ], ], Efron appeared in an episode of '']'' with ''High School Musical'' co-star ]. He was set up by two guys pretending to steal a box at a local store (they were really taking it to the "manager's" house) and finding out that the "security guard" (who left the store at the time to eat a ]) never saw the whole thing. The "manager" questions both stars, but does not believe Efron when he describes what happened. Around the same time, Efron also starred in the music video for ]'s single ']', where he played her love interest. The video aired on ], ] on Disney Channel. That year, he was named one of '']'' magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People in 2007. A picture and short profile of him was in the section "Coming of Age", along with pop singer/actress ], actress ] and R&B singer ]. In it, he related how he was always the shortest kid in school (and is now 5ft 6in) and that he got teased for the "huge gap" in his teeth. He also states his belief that "older women appreciate my eyes."<ref>"Coming of Age." ''People'' Magazine 7 May 2007: 171.</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | In 2006, Efron was cast as Link Larkin in a film version of '']'', also starring ], ] and ] and scheduled for release on ], ]. Efron performed all of his own vocals in the role,<ref name="msnbc" /> which was filmed in ], ] from ] to ], ]. He cut and dyed his hair dark brown and gained about 15 lbs. for the role.<ref name="Canada">{{cite web | title=Canada.com | work=Summer of stars | url=http://www.canada.com/topics/entertainment/story.html?id=9f391590-9a3f-4f6e-90da-e8328b66219c&k=14936 | accessmonthday=June 25 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | Efron's other upcoming roles include the made-for-television '']'', which completed filming on ], ] and is scheduled to air on ] on ], ]. Efron has also been cast in an untitled high school-set comedy produced by ] and based on a pitch by Jason Filardi.<ref>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117960264.html?categoryid=13&cs=1</ref> | ||
| On ], ], Efron starred as himself in an episode of '']'' with ''High School Musical'' co-star ]. He was set up by two guys pretending to steal a box at a local store (they were really taking it to the "manager's" house) and finding out that the "security guard" (who left the store at the time to eat a ]) never saw the whole thing. The "manager" questions both stars, but he doesn't believe Efron when he tells what happened. Just when things weren't looking up, Tisdale tells him that "you've just been ''Punk'd''!" | |||
| ⚫ | Efron appeared in the music video for ]'s single ']', where he played her love interest. The video aired on ], ] on Disney Channel. |
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| ==Controversy== | |||
| ⚫ | Efron's singing talents were disputed when it was revealed that ]'s voice was blended with |
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| ==Television and film roles== | ==Television and film roles== | ||
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| Zac Efron | |
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| Born | Zachary David Alexander Efron |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Zachary David Alexander Efron (born October 18, 1987) is an American actor. He began acting in the early 2000s, and became known to young audiences after his roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical and the series Summerland. Efron will next appear in a film version of the Broadway musical Hairspray. Speaking to Newsweek in June 2006, director Adam Shankman described Efron as "arguably the biggest teen star in America right now".
Biography
Early life
Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, California and later moved to Arroyo Grande. His father, David Efron, is an electrical engineer, and his mother, Starla Baskett, is a former secretary who worked at the same power plant as Efron's father. He has a younger brother, Dylan. Efron is Jewish, although non-practicing. He has said that he would "flip out" if he got a 'B' and not an 'A' in school, and that he was a class clown. Efron's father encouraged him to begin acting; he subsequently appeared in theater productions at his high school, and starting at the age of eleven, began taking singing lessons and performed in plays such as Gypsy, Peter Pan, Little Shop of Horrors, The Music Man and Mame. A drama teacher of Efron's recommended him to her agent in Los Angeles.
Early work & High School Musical
In 2002, Efron began to appear in guest roles on several television series, including Firefly, ER, and The Guardian. He portrayed Cameron Bale on the now-cancelled WB series Summerland. Originally introduced as a recurring character, Efron became a regular cast member on the show in the second season in 2004, starring opposite the likes of Kay Panabaker and Lori Loughlin. Since appearing in Summerland, he has also had guest roles on the shows CSI: Miami, NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Replacements. In 2003, Efron starred in the Lifetime original television movie Miracle Run. He played Steven Morgan, one of two autistic twins. For his performance, he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Supporting Young Actor. In 2005, he played a main character in Hope Partlow's music video for her song "Sick Inside".
In 2006, Efron starred in the Disney Channel original movie High School Musical as Troy Bolton, alongside actresses Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Monique Coleman (who, like Efron, have all appeared on the series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody), as well as actors Lucas Grabeel and Corbin Bleu. The role helped Efron gain recognition among teenage audiences as both an actor and a singer. As a result, he placed as high as #4 on the IMDBPro's STARMeter for the week of January 29 2006. In August 2006, Efron won a Teen Choice Award in the Breakout Star and the TV - Choice Chemistry categories, shared with Hudgens. The film's cast, along with Efron, toured Sydney, Australia, London, England, and other locations to promote the film, although Efron did not participate in the High School Musical Concert that toured the U.S. and Canada throughout the fall and winter 2006.
Shortly after High School Musical aired, Efron debuted with two simultaneous charted songs on February 4, 2006, Billboard Hot 100, with "Get'cha Head in the Game" and "Breaking Free", a duet with Vanessa Anne Hudgens from High School Musical. On the following week's chart, Efron had five simultaneous song credits, all from High School Musical, including, once more, "Get'cha Head in the Game", "Start of Something New", "What I've Been Looking For: Reprise", "We're All in This Together" (which was credited to the whole High School Musical cast) and "Breaking Free". "Breaking Free", at the time, made the fastest climb in the history of the Billboard charts, from #86 to #4 between the two weeks; the record has since been beaten by Eminem and Akon's "Smack That". Efron also appeared in the 2006 Disney Channel Games as captain of the Red Team.
Efron's singing talents were disputed when it was revealed that Andrew Seeley's voice was blended with his on the soundtrack of High School Musical. Efron will perform all of his own signing in High School Musical 2 and Hairspray.
2007 -
On April 7, 2007, Efron appeared in an episode of Punk'd with High School Musical co-star Ashley Tisdale. He was set up by two guys pretending to steal a box at a local store (they were really taking it to the "manager's" house) and finding out that the "security guard" (who left the store at the time to eat a hot dog) never saw the whole thing. The "manager" questions both stars, but does not believe Efron when he describes what happened. Around the same time, Efron also starred in the music video for Vanessa Hudgens's single 'Say OK', where he played her love interest. The video aired on 16 March, 2007 on Disney Channel. That year, he was named one of People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People in 2007. A picture and short profile of him was in the section "Coming of Age", along with pop singer/actress Hilary Duff, actress Hayden Panettiere and R&B singer Chris Brown. In it, he related how he was always the shortest kid in school (and is now 5ft 6in) and that he got teased for the "huge gap" in his teeth. He also states his belief that "older women appreciate my eyes."
In 2006, Efron was cast as Link Larkin in a film version of Hairspray, also starring Amanda Bynes, Queen Latifah and John Travolta and scheduled for release on July 20, 2007. Efron performed all of his own vocals in the role, which was filmed in Toronto, Ontario from September 5 to December 2, 2006. He cut and dyed his hair dark brown and gained about 15 lbs. for the role.
Efron's other upcoming roles include the made-for-television High School Musical 2, which completed filming on April 13, 2007 and is scheduled to air on Disney Channel on August 17, 2007. Efron has also been cast in an untitled high school-set comedy produced by Adam Shankman and based on a pitch by Jason Filardi.
Television and film roles
| Year | Film/television | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Punk'd | Himself |
| 2007 | Say OK — Vanessa Anne Hudgens | Love Interest |
| 2007 | High School Musical 2 (post-production) | Troy Bolton |
| 2007 | Hairspray (post-production) | Link Larkin |
| 2006 | The Replacements | Davey Hunkerhoff |
| 2006 | If You Lived Here, You'd be Home Now | Cody |
| 2006 | Heist | Pizza Delivery Guy |
| 2006 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Trevor |
| 2006 | High School Musical | Troy Bolton |
| 2006 | NCIS | Danny |
| 2006 | The Derby Stallion | Patrick McCardle |
| 2005 | Summerland | Cameron Bale |
| 2005 | CSI: Miami | Seth Dawson |
| 2004 | Miracle Run | Steven Morgan |
| 2004 | Room Raiders | Himself |
| 2004 | Triple Play | Harry Fuller |
| 2003 | Melinda's World | Stuart Wasser |
| 2003 | The Guardian | Luke Tomello |
| 2003 | ER | Bobby Neville |
| 2003 | The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke | Pete Laemke |
| 2002 | Firefly | Young Simon Tam |
Discography
Albums
- 2006: High School Musical: The Soundtrack - January 10, 2006
- 2007: Hairspray Soundtrack - July 10, 2007
- 2007: High School Musical 2: The Soundtrack — August 14, 2007
Singles
- 2007: Ladies' Choice as Zac Efron from Hairspray
- 2006: Breaking Free with Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Zac Efron & Andrew Seeley
- 2006: Start of Something New with Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Zac Efron & Andrew Seeley
- 2006: We're All In This Together with High School Musical Cast & Andrew Seeley
- 2006: I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You with Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Zac Efron, Andrew Seeley and Lucas Grabeel
- 2006: Get'cha Head in the Game with cast of High School Musical
Footnotes
- ^ Millea, Holly (July, 2007). "Zac Attack". ELLE. Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.
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- http://bopmag.com/its_true/18/1.shtml
- "The Inside Scoop on Zac Efron". Life Story III.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "Getting to Know Zac Efron". Life Story I.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "IMDB". IMDB Awards for Zac Efron.
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{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|accessmonthday=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - "Eur Web". MUSIC/WEB BITS: Akon’s record; Fat Joe’s label; Madonna denies adoption; Ice T & NYC mayor; B-Real on ‘Scarface’ LP; Doin' It Network.
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- "Coming of Age." People Magazine 7 May 2007: 171.
- "Canada.com". Summer of stars.
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