• American actor and singer Zac Efron began acting in the early 2000s. He first appeared in the 2003 made for television movie The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke. His breakthrough role came in Disney's High School Musical movies. In 2009, he appears in the comedy film, 17 Again.

  Efron is slated to produce and star in an upcoming "sexy thriller." The title of the film has not yet been released.Fashion.ie: Zac Efron Is Ready to Bring the Sexy (June 26, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Zachary David Alexander Efron
  2. Birth date: October 18, 1987
  3. Height: 5'10"
  4. Birthplace: San Luis Obispo, California
  5. Graduated from Arroyo Grande High School
  6. Notable role: Troy Bolton, High School Musical
  7. Appeared in the musical Hairspray
  8. Raised as an agnostic
  9. Dating: Vanessa Hudgens
  10. Sibling: Younger brother Dylan
  11. Film debut: The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke
  12. Performed and presented in the 2009 Academy Awards
  13. Was called the "poster boy for tweenyboppers" by Rolling Stone

• Funny or Die

  • Efron appeared in a crazy Funny or Die video in early April of 2009 titled Zac Efron's Pool Party along with Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Carmen Electra, Lance Bass, Brody Jenner, Jessica Stroup, Brittany Snow and Queen Latifah. The video's co-director, Adam Shankman, stated that the video "was all on the fly and really fun."People: Zac Efron's Embarrassing Funny or Die Debut (April 8, 2009)

• Appendicitis

  In March of 2009, Efron spoke to members of the British media about his recent experience with appendicitis. Efron said when he complained of feeling unwell, co-star Thomas Lennon told him not to worry and that it was probably "just gas." Lennon suggested that Efron take some Beano, or hang upside down in his trailer. Efron says he is glad he did not heed the advice.Just Jared: Don't Use Beano for Appendicitis (March 26, 2009)

• Footloose

  According to TheWrap.com, Efron dropped out of the Footloose remake. Efron was slated to play the Kevin Bacon role in the updated version of the film but in March of 2009, he told the producers at Paramount that he "did not want to do another musical at this point in his career."TheWrap: Zac Efron Quits Paramount Footloose (March 22, 2009)

• Sex Shopping?

  An interview with Efron is featured in the April 2009 issue of Elle magazine. In the interview, Efron discussed the 2008 photos taken inside a costume shop that also sold adult novelties, leading many to believe the high-profile young actor was caught frequenting a sex shop.Just Jared: Zac Efron's Got a Box (March 5, 2009)

• Engaged?

  Rumors surfaced online in February of 2009 that Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are engaged. The two reportedly plan to marry in 2010.PerezHilton: Zac Efron Proposes To That Girl... (February 26, 2009)

• Academy Awards Performance

  Zac Efron joined High School Musical co-star Vanessa Anne Hudgens, as well as Hugh Jackman, Beyonce, Mamma Mia's Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper in a song and dance performance at the 81st annual Academy Awards ceremony. He was also the presenter for the Best Original Song award.E! Online: Pattison & Efron... (February 17, 2009)

• Career Highlights

  Efron's breakthrough role came in 2006 when he was chosen for the role of Troy Bolton in the successful High School Musical movies. Efron also appeared in the 2007 film Hairspray as Link Larkin.

  Efron starred in High School Musical 3 and the 2009 film Me and Orson Welles. He can also be seen in the 2008 film Seventeen Again which was released in August. Efron was slated to appear in the remake of Footloose, but it was later reported that he dropped out. The film was fast-tracked by Paramount Pictures and filming began in the spring of 2009.Variety: Paramount Fast-Tracks Footloose (October 27, 2008)

• "Saturday Night Fever"

  Simon Cowell is reportedly in talks to obtain the rights to a remake of the musical film Saturday Night Fever and Efron is said to be considering playing the lead role. Actor John Travolta portrayed the lead role of Tony Manero in the original film in 1977.Jr. Celebs: Zac Efron to Star in ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Remake? (June 11, 2009)

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