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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>

==Trivia==
* ]'s (Troy) singing voice was that of composer ], who was also considered for the role. Seeley sang the entirety of "Get'cha Head in the Game", as well as contributing to its composition. He also sang the Reprise of "What I've been looking for". Zac Efron only truly sings the first 4 sentences of "Start of Something New", the first sentence of "Breaking Free", and during the scene on the balcony. The reason for this is because Zac Efron's natural voice is too low for that of a tenor, and the producers preferred a tenor to match the role. Zac's natural voice is that of a baritone. But Zac did sing " I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" which wasn't shown on the movie, but is on the soundtrack.



==Biography== ==Biography==
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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 '']''. 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 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=h

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==
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|Cody
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|Seth Dawson
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|Bobby Neville
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|Pete Laemke
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==Discography==
===Albums===
*2006: ] #1 US '''(3x Platinum)''' (US Sales: 2.8 million; shipped: 3 million), #1 AUS '''(Platinum)'''
*2007: ] — August 2007

===Singles===
*2006: ] with ], ] & Andrew Seeley #4 US #9 UK
*2006: ] with ], ] & Andrew Seeley #28 US
*2006: ] with High School Musical Cast & Andrew Seeley #34 US
*2006: ] with ], ], ] and ]
*2006: ] with ], ] & Andrew Seeley

==Footnotes==
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==External links==
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Revision as of 12:15, 27 November 2006

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."

Trivia

  • Zac Efron's (Troy) singing voice was that of composer Andrew Seeley, who was also considered for the role. Seeley sang the entirety of "Get'cha Head in the Game", as well as contributing to its composition. He also sang the Reprise of "What I've been looking for". Zac Efron only truly sings the first 4 sentences of "Start of Something New", the first sentence of "Breaking Free", and during the scene on the balcony. The reason for this is because Zac Efron's natural voice is too low for that of a tenor, and the producers preferred a tenor to match the role. Zac's natural voice is that of a baritone. But Zac did sing " I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" which wasn't shown on the movie, but is on the soundtrack.


Biography

Early life

Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, California to David Efron, an electrical engineer, and Starla Baskett, a former secretary. He is of Jewish descent, although he does not practice the Jewish religion. Efron has a brother, Dylan, and owns two Australian Shepherds named Dreamer and Puppy, as well as a Siamese cat 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 singing was discovered and encouraged at the age of eleven, and he was subsequently cast in the musical Gypsy for 90 performances, and went on to have roles in stage productions of Peter Pan, Little Shop of Horrors, The Music Man, and Mame.

Career

In 2002, Efron began to have guest roles on television series, including Firefly, ER, and The Guardian.

Efron is known for portraying "Cameron Bale", whose father beat him, on the now-cancelled WB series Summerland. Originally introduced as a reoccuring character, Efron became a regular cast member on the show in the second season in 2004 starring opposite the likes of Kay Panabaker, Lori Loughlin and Jesse McCartney. 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 and Cody and The Replacements.

In 2003, Efron starred in the Lifetime original TV movie Miracle Run. He played Steven Morgan, one of two autistic twins. Overcoming incredible odds, with his mother's support, he achieved the unimaginable, winning a cross country competition. For his performance, he was nominated for a Young Artist Award 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=h

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