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Zac Efron Profile |
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Birth Date: October 18, 1987
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Birth Place: San Luis Obispo, California, USA
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Birth Name: Zachary David Alexander Efron
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Height: 5'10"
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Biography |
Zachary David Alexander Efron is an American television
actor and singer.
Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, California to David Efron
and Starla Baskett, of Jewish descent. He has a brother,
Dylan, and owns two Australian Shepherds named Dreamer and
Puppy, as well as a Siamese cat named Simon. At age eleven,
his singing talent was discovered and encouraged, and he was
cast in the musical Gypsy for 90 runs. He went on to have
roles in stage productions of Peter Pan, Little Shop of
Horrors, The Music Man, and Mame.
In 2002, Efron began to have guest roles on television
series, including Firefly, ER, and The Guardian.
Efron is best known for portraying Cameron Bale on the
now-cancelled WB series Summerland. Originally introduced as
a guest star, Efron became a regular cast member on the show
in the second season in 2004. Since appearing in Summerland,
he has also had guest roles on the shows CSI: Miami, NCIS:
Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and The Suite Life of
Zack and Cody.
In 2004, Zac 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 and seeking the heart of the girl of his
dreams, Jennifer. 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 2006, Efron starred in the Disney Channel original movie
High School Musical as Troy Bolton alongside actresses
Vanessa Anne Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale and actor Lucas
Grabeel. 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
and NCIS, Efron placed as high as #4 on the IMDBPro's
STARMeter for the week of January 29, 2006.
Efron became the first artist to debut with two charted
songs in the same week on the February 4, 2006 Billboard Hot
100, with the songs, Get'cha Head In the Game (a solo) and
Breaking Free, a duet with Vanessa Anne Hudgens, from High
School Musical. On the following week, Efron had five
simultaneous song credits, all from High School Musical,
including, once more, Get'cha Head in the Game, and three
duets with Hudgens, Breaking Free (which made the fastest
climb in the history of the Billboard charts, from #86 to #4
between the two weeks), Start of Something New and What I've
Been Looking For, as well as We're all in this Together,
which was credited to the High School Musical cast.
Efron's singing talents were disputed when it was revealed
that Andrew Seeley's voice was blended with Efron's voice on
the soundtrack. Efron has also commented on the irony of his
playing a top basketball player in "High School Musical", as
he himself had been bad at the sport throughout his life. |
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Other Information |
Parents: David and Starla Siblings: Dylan Pets: Two
Australian Shepherds, Dreamer and Puppy, and Siamese cat,
Simon
On the Billboard Hot 100 chart of 2006-02-11, Zac had five
simultaneous song credits. The songs were "Get'cha Head in
the Game" (solo), 3 duets with Vanessa Anne Hudgens
("Breaking Free," "Start of Something New," and "What I've
Been Looking For") and "We're All in this Together" credited
to the High School Musical (2006) (TV) cast. All tracks were
from the soundtrack of "High School Musical".
The Zac Efron-Vanessa Anne Hudgens duet "Breaking Free"
(from High School Musical) made the fastest climb in the
history of the Billboard Hot 100, leaping from 86 to 4 in
one week (2006-02-11).
With the popularity of High School Musical (2006) (TV), he
had to change his phone number after getting numerous calls
from fans.
Zac's most prized possession is his autographed baseball
collection.
Is a huge San Francisco Giants fan.
Meet his now girlfriend Vanessa Anne Hudgens on the set of
High School Musical.
Favorite Cartoon Show: Rocko's Modern Life. |
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