Guide Note

American actor and singer Zach Efron began acting in the early 2000s. He first appeared in the 2003 made for television movie The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke. Efron's breakthrough role came in 2006 when was chosen for the role of Troy Bolton in the successful High School Musical movies. Efron also had an appearance in the 2007 film Hairspray as Link Larkin.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Zachary David Alexander Efron
2. Birthdate: October 18, 1987
3. Height: 5'10"
4. Birthplace: San Luis Obispo, CA
5. Notable Role: Troy Bolton, High School Musical
6. Latest Appearance: Hairspray
7. Raised as an agnostic
8. Dating: Vanessa Hudgens
9. Siblings: Younger brother Dylan
10. Film Debut: The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke

Efron is currently working on High School Musical 3 and the 2009 film Me and Orson Welles. He can also be seen in the 2008 film Seventeen Again which will be released August 15.

1. "It's been great. I grew up so far removed from this industry and so far away from L.A. I just fell in love with theater, and after being so focused on school my whole life and musical theater, specifically, being my creative outlet, I can't believe that it has turned into something more than that. I'm grateful and thankful and amazed at how it's all turned out. I'm still on the craziest ride of my life."
2. "I wish I could say I see my little brother more. We used to fight all the time but now that I don't see him very often I cherish the time I have with him."
3. "Jesse (McCartney) is one of the nicest people around. I hate when I hear bad things about him, because anyone who knows him would agree that he's a good guy and really humble."