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Efron is best known for his appearances in the Disney Channel Original Movie '']'' and '']''. He will also be starring in the 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/ | accessdate=June 25 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> Efron is best known for his appearances in the Disney Channel Original Movie '']'' and '']''. He will also be starring in the 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/ | accessdate=June 25 | accessyear=2006}}</ref>


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==Biography==
===Early life===
Efron was born in ] to David Efron, an electrical ], and Starla Baskett, a former secretary. He is of ] descent,<ref>http://www.juf.org/tweens/new_cel.asp?id=123</ref> although he does not practice the Jewish religion. Efron has a brother, Dylan, and owns two ]s named Dreamer and Puppy, as well as a ] named Simon. In many magazines, Efron claims he would ''freak'' if he got a 'B' and not an 'A' in school. But, he also claims he has been a class clown. His interest in ] was discovered and encouraged at the age of eleven, and he was subsequently cast in the ] '']'' for 90 performances, and went on to have roles in ] of '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.
===Career===
In ], Efron began to have guest roles on ] series, including '']'', '']'', and '']''.

Efron is known for portraying "Cameron Bale", whose father beat him, on the now-cancelled ] series '']''. Originally introduced as a reoccuring character, Efron became a regular cast member on the show in the second season in ] 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 ] '']''. He played Steven Morgan, one of two ] ]. Overcoming incredible odds, with his mother's support, he achieved the unimaginable, winning a ] competition. 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 | accessdate=March 13 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> In 2005, Efron was a main character in ]'s music video for "]".

In 2006, Efron starred in the ] original movie '']'' as Troy Bolton alongside actresses ], ] and ] who have all starred in ] like Efron, and actors ] and ]. This role helped Efron gain recognition among teenage audiences as both an actor and a successful 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 ], 2006.<ref name="imdbpro">{{cite web | title=IMDB Pro | work=IMDB Prop StarMeter | url=http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1374980/graph-data | accessdate=March 13 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> Efron's singing talents were disputed when it was revealed that ]'s voice was blended with Efron's voice on the soundtrack of ''High School Musical''.<ref name="hunkymalecelebs"></ref> (It was later explained that Efron is a ] singer and so Seeley's voice was used for the higher notes - the part of Troy was written for a ] singer.)

Efron debuted with two charted songs in the same week on the February 4, 2006, ], 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 '']'' cast) and '']''. ''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 | accessdate=October 6 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> Efron also appeared in the 2006 '']'' as captain of the Red Team. On his team were ], ], ], ], and ].

In June of 2006, Efron was cast as Link Larkin in the upcoming film version of '']'', also starring ], ] and ]. Efron will perform all of his own vocals in the film. <ref name="msnbc" /> Filming will take place in ], ], ] from ] to ], ]. Efron has cut and dyed his hair dark brown and will be gaining about 15lbs for the role in ''Hairspray''.<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 | accessdate=June 25 | accessyear=2006}}</ref>

Efron graduated from ] in 2006. He has been accepted to both ] and ] and will be attending USC in the Fall of 2007.


==Television and film roles== ==Television and film roles==

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Zac Efron
BornZachary David Alexander Efron
Height5 ft 9 in (1.79 m)
Websitehttp://zefron.com

Zachary David Alexander Efron (born October 18, 1987) is an American actor.

Efron is best known for his appearances in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical and Summerland. He will also be starring in the 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."

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Television and film roles

Year Film/Television Role
2007 High School Musical 2: Sing It All Or Nothing! Troy Bolton
2007 Hairspray (2007 film) (filming) Link Larkin
2006 The Replacements (Disney Channel series) Davey Hunkerhoff
2006 If You Lived Here, You'd be Home Now Cody
2006 Heist (TV series) Pizza Delivery Guy
2006 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody Trevor
2006 High School Musical Troy Bolton
2006 NCIS Danny
2005 Summerland Cameron Bale
2006 The Derby Stallion Patrick McCardle
2005 CSI: Miami Seth Dawson
2004 Miracle Run Steven Morgan
2004 Triple Play Harry Fuller
2003 Melinda's World Stuart Wasser
2003 The Guardian Luke Tomello
2003 ER (TV series) Bobby Neville
2003 The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke Pete Laemke
2002 Firefly Young Simon

Discography

Albums

Singles

Footnotes

  1. "Zac Efron Trivia". TV.com. 2006. Retrieved 2006-08-15. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |accessyear=, |month=, |accessmonthday=, and |coauthors= (help)
  2. "Zac Efron Joins Cast of 'Hairspray'". CBS Studios. 2006-06-26. Retrieved 2006-08-15. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. "MSNBC". Hollywood: Hello to Hairspray. Retrieved June 25. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

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