Actor · Producer
Zac Efron
Zac Efron has worked on 38 movies and 14 TV shows, between 1994 and 2026. On Nahoko: 31 movies and 12 TV shows. Best known for The Greatest Showman, Neighbors and 17 Again.
- Born
- 18 October 1987 (39 years old)
- Birthplace
- San Luis Obispo, California, USA
- Also known as
- Zachary David Alexander Efron, Zachary Efron
- Activities
- Actor · Producer
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1994
- Education
- Arroyo Grande High School, Paulding Middle School, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts
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Known for
★ 7.5
The Greatest Showman2017
★ 6.3
Neighbors2014
★ 6.417 Again2009
★ 5.5
Baywatch2017
★ 6.4
The Lorax2012
★ 6.7
Hairspray2007
★ 5.9
Dirty Grandpa2016
★ 5.7Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising2016
★ 7.5The Iron Claw2023
★ 6.4Rent/BuyThe Lucky One2012
★ 6.7Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile2019
★ 6.1That Awkward Moment2014
★ 6.0Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates2016
★ 5.6Rent/BuyNew Year's Eve2011
★ 5.1
High School Musical 3: Senior Year2008
★ 6.4Rent/BuyCharlie St. Cloud2010
★ 6.2Ricky Stanicky2024
★ 6.2Rent/BuyWe Are Your Friends2015
★ 6.7
Liberal Arts2012
★ 5.7The Paperboy2012Where to watch
United States
37 of their 43 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
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 Lucky One (2012), The Paperboy (2012), Neighbors (2014), Dirty Grandpa (2016), Baywatch (2017), and The Greatest Showman (2017). He played Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) and Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw (2023). In 2021, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting the Netflix travel show Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020–2022).
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 2004
- Titles on Nahoko
- 31 movies and 12 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.1 IMDb
- Most voted
- The Greatest Showman
- Box office
- $2.5B, led by The Greatest Showman ($459.1M)
- Net worth
- ≈ $18M (2015)
Best rated
Frequent collaborators
Michelle Pfeiffer2 titles together
Matthew McConaughey2 titles together
Nicole Kidman2 titles together
Aubrey Plaza2 titles together
Seth Rogen2 titles together
Rose Byrne2 titles togetherFilmography 43
2025
- The StudioTV showTV show · as Zac Efron · 1 episode
★ 8.0
2024
- Ricky StanickyMovieMovie · as Dean★ 6.2
- A Family AffairMovieMovie · as Chris Cole★ 5.4
2023
- The Iron ClawMovieMovie · as Kevin Von Erich★ 7.5
2022
- The Greatest Beer Run EverMovieMovie · as John 'Chickie' Donohue★ 6.8
- FirestarterMovieMovie · as Andy McGee★ 4.6
- GoldMovieMovie · as Virgil
★ 5.4
2020
- Scoob!MovieMovie · as Fred Jones (voice)★ 5.6
- Down to Earth with Zac EfronTV showTV show · as themselves · Executive producer · 16 episodes
★ 8.0
2019
- Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and VileMovieMovie · as Ted Bundy · Executive producer★ 6.7
- The Beach BumMovieMovie · as Flicker
★ 5.5
2017
- The Greatest ShowmanMovieMovie · as Phillip Carlyle★ 7.5
- BaywatchMovieMovie · as Matt Brody★ 5.5
- The Disaster ArtistMovieMovie · as Dan / 'Chris-R'
★ 7.3
2016
- Dirty GrandpaMovieMovie · as Jason Kelly★ 5.9
- Neighbors 2: Sorority RisingMovieMovie · as Teddy Sanders★ 5.7
- Mike and Dave Need Wedding DatesMovieMovie · as Dave Stangle★ 6.0
2015
- We Are Your FriendsMovieMovie · as ColeRent/Buy★ 6.2
2014
- NeighborsMovieMovie · as Teddy Sanders★ 6.3
- That Awkward MomentMovieMovie · as Jason · Executive producer★ 6.1
2013
- ParklandMovieMovie · as Jim Carrico
★ 6.4
2012
- The LoraxMovieMovie · as Ted Wiggins (voice)★ 6.4
- The Lucky OneMovieMovie · as Logan ThibaultRent/Buy★ 6.4
- Liberal ArtsMovieMovie · as Nat★ 6.7
- The PaperboyMovieMovie · as Jack Jansen★ 5.7
- At Any PriceMovieMovie · as Dean Whipple★ 5.6
2011
- New Year's EveMovieMovie · as PaulRent/Buy★ 5.6
2010
- Charlie St. CloudMovieMovie · as Charlie St. CloudRent/Buy★ 6.4
2009
- 17 AgainMovieMovie · as Mike O'Donnell★ 6.4
2008
- High School Musical 3: Senior YearMovieMovie · as Troy Bolton★ 5.1
- Me and Orson WellesMovieMovie · as Richard SamuelsRent/Buy★ 6.7
2007
- HairsprayMovieMovie · as Link Larkin★ 6.7
2006
- The ReplacementsTV showTV show · as Davey Hunkerhoff · 1 episode★ 5.9
2005
- Robot ChickenTV showTV show · as Billy Joel, Mechanic / Harry Potter, Horrg, Bowling Pin / Anakin Skywalker, Red Power Ranger, God (voice) · 1 episode
★ 7.7 - The Suite Life of Zack & CodyTV showTV show · as Trevor · 1 episode★ 6.7
- The Derby StallionMovieMovie · as Patrick McCardle★ 5.5
2004
- EntourageTV showTV show · as Zac Efron · 1 episode★ 8.4
- SummerlandTV showTV show · as Cameron Bale · 16 episodes★ 6.8
2003
- NCISTV showTV show · as Daniel Austin · 1 episode
★ 7.8
2002
- FireflyTV showTV show · as Young Simon · 1 episode★ 8.9
- CSI: MiamiTV showTV show · as Seth Dawson · 1 episode★ 6.5
2001
- The GuardianTV showTV show · as Luke Tomello · 1 episode★ 7.5
1994
- ERTV showTV show · as Bobby Neville · 1 episode★ 7.9
More credits 19
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2026
- Boundless: The Man Who Became HumanMovieMovie · Executive producer
2020
- Dude Perfect: Backstage PassMovieMovie · as themselves
- The Disney Family SingalongMovieMovie · as themselves
- The Great Global CleanupMovieMovie · as themselves · Executive producer
2019
- Human DiscoveriesTV showTV show · as Gary (voice) · Executive producer · 10 episodes
2014
- 21 Years: Richard LinklaterMovieMovie · as themselves
- HitRECord on TV with Joseph Gordon-LevittTV showTV show
- Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II: Villains in ParadiseMovieMovie · as Superboy / Brainiac (voice)
2010
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIIMovieMovie · as Anakin Skywalker (voice)
2009
- Zac Efron's Pool PartyMovieMovie · as themselves
2008
- High School Musical 3: Making of a MusicalMovieMovie · as themselves
2007
- High School Musical 2MovieMovie · as Troy Bolton
- You Can’t Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of "Hairspray"MovieMovie · as themselves
2006
- Disney Channel GamesTV showTV show · as themselves · 9 episodes
- HeistTV showTV show · as Pizza Delivery Guy · 1 episode
- High School MusicalMovieMovie · as Troy Bolton
- High School Musical Dance-AlongMovieMovie · as themselves
- High School Musical: RemixMovieMovie · as Troy Bolton
2004
- Miracle RunMovieMovie · as Steven Morgan