[15], Efron graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 2006[16] and was then accepted into the University of Southern California but did not enroll. Also in 2017, Efron had a supporting role in two biographical films released in December, The Disaster Artist, a comedy-drama directed by and starring James Franco, and, as Phillip, in the musical The Greatest Showman. Notably, the sequel allows Efron to sing more (in the original movie, Drew Seeley provided many of Troy's vocals) and show his range. In 2014 he told The Hollywood Reporter, "[The casting directors] put everybody in a room together, and we ran through different phases of what we would need to do first dancing, then singing and a few of us got tapped on the shoulder [to leave], and I didn't.". Like Troy Bolton, Efron's character is a popular kid and basketball team captain, but he has entirely different nuances and subtleties. Niall Horan Reveals He Cringes at Old 'X Factor' Videos & If He Would Turn the Chair For As critic Owen Gleiberman of Variety wrote, "How is Zac Efron as Bundy? [19] For the show's second season, which aired in 2005, he was promoted to the main cast. Offers for acting roles and record deals followed, but Efron declined. With Aubrey Plaza and Anna Kendrick in the mix as the women who sign up to be their dates, the four young talents all get a chance to bounce off each other and flex their comedy chops. Some YouTube users accused the platform of promoting a mainstream celebrity's account, which they feared would overshadow lesser known creators. High School Musical will literally never be the same. However, the actor had recorded all the songs for it. The sequence for the song "Bet on It" remains one of the most memorable things Efron has done, producing viral memes and becoming a pop culture touchstone. Niall Horan Reveals He Cringes at Old 'X Factor' Videos & If He Would Turn the Chair For Himself on 'The Voice' In 2012, Efron began to play more mature roles, finally shedding his Disney image. In case you haven't watched the movies, Zac starred as Troy Bolton when he was just 18 years old. The first movie follows the unlikely relationship of basketball star Troy and the bookish Gabriella as they audition for the high school musical. Old Disney Channel. He also starred in the drama At Any Price, which premiered at the 2012 Venice International Film Festival, and the historical drama Parkland, which premiered at the 2013 Venice International Film Festival. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile premiered at the Sundance Film Festival the following January, before earning its release on Netflix in May 2019. The 33-year-old made his debut in 2006 as the singing basketball captain in the Disney Channel original movie "High School Musical." Efron subsequently rose to mainstream prominence with 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). The courtroom scenes are particularly transfixing, affording Efron the chance to deliver a chilling monologue during Bundy's sentencing. [58][59][60][61], Efron was a vegan for two years until 2022, when he began intermittent fasting,[62] and reintroduced meat into his diet after undergoing a series of food sensitivity tests. All Rights Reserved. "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" marks the tail-end of a string of comedies on Efron's filmography, all of which are so tonally different from his musical roots that even the worst of them are important parts of his career, establishing his versatility as an actor. travels and fitness regiment to his YouTube channel. In addition, the movie's soundtrack hit number one on the Billboard 200 Charts early in 2018 it was also one of the highest-selling albums of the year. In 2021, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for the Netflix web documentary series Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020present). [12] Efron subsequently worked in the theater The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville,[13] and began taking singing lessons. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. This means that Efron was only 19 years old when the movie was released, and since filming for the movie is said to have begun in early 2005, Efron was 18 when he started working on the movie. [3][4][5] Efron has a younger brother, Dylan,[1] and a younger paternal half-sister, Olivia,[6] and had, as he has described, a "normal childhood" in a middle-class family. He was flown to St Andrews War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, and was treated before flying back home on December 25. His charisma and charm ooze through the screen as he portrays a young Matthew Perry who wakes up as a teenager after a freak accident. Zac Efron's Incredible Hair. Zac Efron has accomplished a feat that Disney stars historically struggle with: making a smooth transition from teen idol to adult actor. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider one of the highest-grossing R-rated movies in the US. [26] He also starred as serial killer Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, alongside Lily Collins as Bundy's girlfriend. It is unclear why the director chose to not have his voice. critics and audiences more or less enjoyed this film, critical-flop comedy "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. His father David, an electrical engineer, and mother Starla, an administrative assistant, met while working at the same nuclear power plant. With a heart-melting central romance between Efron and Vanessa Hudgens and an abundance of catchy musical numbers, "High School Musical" gave Efron everything he needed to achieve stardom. one of the most-watched events ever broadcast on cable TV at the time, hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live" for his first and only time in 2009. didn't even clear $1 million at its opening. News. The discount Sharpay Evans who was a complete snake and tried to steal Sharpay's role in the musical. Zac Efron posted an Instagram snap of himself Friday in front of East High School, the real-life high school in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he filmed High School All Rights Reserved. ? A post shared by High School Musical (@highschoolmusical) on Jul 29, 2019 at 11:43am PDT. The film received a pretty poor reception, but it's on this list for a reason: The chemistry between three young actors makes the entire endeavor worthwhile. "I really love TM, transcendental meditation. But why is she going for it in the first place? "Neighbors" was a breakthrough moment for Efron as an actor, becoming his first major blockbuster as a leading man. The young actor also appeared in the lifetime movie "Miracle Run," where his performance earned him a nomination for a Young Artist Award. He later told E! Law enforcement officials did not make any arrests because they viewed it as mutual combat. ", "Zac Efron: The New American Heart Throb", "Before The Fame: Zac Efron In Cute Guest Appearance! Pitch Perfect. The film followed the same couple who team up with their former rival (Efron) to take down a hard-partying sorority led by a freshman (Chlo Grace Moretz). @kasey, A post shared by Zac Efron (@zacefron) on Aug 6, 2019 at 1:34pm PDT. He recovered with little issue. In April 2009, his personal wealth equaled about $10million. Both films received mixed reviews from critics. As a result, Efron made it a contractual point to ensure that his voice appeared unaided on songs for High School Musical 2, which became the most-watched event in cable television history in 2007. While on the show, he performed in a skit that jokingly paid homage to the "High School Musical" movies. 2023 EHM Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. What other lies have I been living? ", "Zac Efron Confesses He Ruined His First On-Screen Kiss In A Really Gross Way Watch", Recording Industry Association of America, "No Drama Here! [50], Efron turned to transcendental meditation (TM) to help decompress after struggling to separate himself from his role as serial killer Ted Bundy in his movie. Name: Zachary David Alexander Efron Birth Year: 1987 Birth date: October 18, 1987 Birth State: California Birth City: San Luis Obispo Birth Country: United States [41], Efron was on the Forbes Celebrity100 list in 2008 at number 92, with estimated earnings of $5.8million from June 2007 to June 2008. His jaw-dropping performance as the infamous murderer Ted Bundy showed audiences that he's more than capable of darker work, leaving us hungry for more. Controversy later erupted when sources disclosed that Efron wasn't actually responsible for voicing his High School Musical songs, and that Canadian singer-songwriter Drew Seeley was the actual voice behind the role. It has a superbly curated soundtrack that captures the edgy, artistic atmosphere of the Los Angeles music scene. "High School Musical" put Efron on the map and made him the star he is today. Zac Efron starred in High School Musical. Barnum biopic The Greatest Showman, alongside Hugh Jackman. The following year, he could be seen in the film The Guardian, as well as the pilot for Triple Play and the made-for-television movie Miracle Run. The film is one of Efron's most poorly-received comedies, but it's salvaged by the dynamic between Efron, Teller, and Jordan a trio with charisma by the truckload. While the second movie followed the summer vacation of Troy Bolton and his friends, the third movie thematized their senior year at high school and their departure to college. Over the years, Efron has starred in dozens of notable films including "Neighbors," "Baywatch," and. In 2019, Efron played a drug-addled libertine in the Harmony Korine film The Beach Bum. The show nearly lived up to its title, as Efron contracted a serious bacterial infection while filming in Papua New Guinea and had to be flown to Australia for treatment. He was recommended to an agent in Los Angeles by his drama teacher, Robyn Metchik, the mother of actor Aaron Michael Metchik. If you want to, click the link in my bio. The couple were together for nine-years before ultimately calling it quits in January 2020. Alamy "To have an opportunity in any form to go back and work with that team would be The Hollywood A-lister started acting in theater productions near his hometown when he was a child. With Zac beaming with happiness during his visit, we are hoping we would get more High School Musical content from him. J. Emilio Flores/Corbis via Getty Images [38][40] YouTube received backlash for promoting Efron's new channel in a post made from their official Twitter account. [36], Efron announced the creation of his YouTube channel in March 2019. Obsessed with travel? Zac Efron was only 19 years old when he played Troy Bolton in the first High School Musical movie. Instead, Drew Seeley, who is a Canadian singer, stepped in to fill the role. Swipe to see what love at first sight looks like, A post shared by High School Musical (@highschoolmusical) on Nov 7, 2019 at 4:40pm PST. In between filming the "HSM" movies, he booked roles on two other films, most notably the musical comedy "Hairspray.". Cloud", "Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Hilary Swank, Josh Duhamel and Lea Michele New Year's Eve Interview", "At Any Price Movie Review and Film Summary (2012)", "Being Zac Efron: An On-Set Liberal Arts Body Double Speaks Out", "Zac Efron Raises His Voice in 'Dr. He screams obscenities at Philip while holding him at gunpoint, leaving his scene partner rattled even after the director calls cut. "It was a long process to get my mind around if I could, or if I wanted to play a guy like Ted Bundy," he explained. ", Hudgens continued, "It was this massive phenomenon and [all] eyes were on me and it's just a really weird foreign thing to go through, and by being in a relationship, it kind of kept me stabilized and grounded, and I had someone to lean on who was going through it as well.". Nonetheless, fans did get to enjoy Zacs voice in the next two parts of the film. The film proved that Efron could lead a mainstream project outside of Disney, as it was both commercially successful and loved by audiences. Sharpay Evans or Ashley Tisdale if you want to be technical was a little older at 23 when the third movie was released. The 22-year-old Efron takes on the challenge of embodying a 37-year-old and makes it look easy, imbuing the character with charm and impeccable comic timing. Disney He was 20 during Efron's next release was Richard Linklater's period drama Me and Orson Welles, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008 and received a wide release in late 2009. Efron followed with consistent roles that were geared towards a younger audience, including Charlie St. Efron again reprised his role in High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008), the first film in the High School Musical franchise to receive a theatrical release. While on the set of the film, he met co-star Vanessa Hudgens, and the two began dating off set. 2023 Cable News Network. From bringing a magnetic warmth to the school's star basketball player to portraying a serial killer with sickening charm, Efron always manages to defy expectations. The former Disney heartthrob revealed how far he had come with a January 2018 Instagram photo, showing him as a scowling Bundy posing for a mug shot. In 2002, Efron made his first television appearance on the short-lived series Firefly. The nuances of their relationship as it changes throughout Bundy's murder trial allow "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" to transcend what could've been another tired true-crime endeavor. Many of us can still recite the lyrics for "We're All in This Together"; more than a few of us still remember the dance moves, too. He then played the title role in the supernatural romantic drama Charlie St. But his on-screen girlfriend Monique Coleman aka our future president Taylor McKessie was actually 27 by the third movie, and almost 28! The starkest deviation from Efron's mainstream fare at that point in his career, "The Beach Bum" showed the actor's willingness to play weirder, more outside-of-the-box characters. Efron has carved out a niche that suits his talents, starring in primarily comedies and musicals, and while his catalog includes plenty of films that weren't critical or commercial hits, his talent shines through regardless. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. The movie, which was released in theatres, became a major blockbuster and solidified the then only 21-year old Efrons success as an actor. Efron, who played basketball star Troy in the now-classic films, is ready to return to East High. Sixteen years since the first "High School Musical" movie premiered, and Zac Efron is ready to go back to school! Efron, who starred as Troy Bolton, a basketball star who could also really sing, told E! Throughout the first film, Sharpay and her brother, Ryan, attempt to sabotage Troy and Gabriella's chance to attend callbacks. The world got to know about Zac when he appeared in the Disney Channel movie. Efron began acting in the early 2000s with guest roles on several television series including Firefly,[18] ER, and The Guardian. He went on to star in a remake of Hairspray and voice the main character in The Lorax, before dropping his Disney image and taking on more mature roles in films such as The Lucky One and Parkland. East High School is both the name of the school in the film and the real name of the school where much of the movie was filmed. Barnum with, "Zac Efron to play Ted Bundy in film about American serial killer", "Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried Join Animated Scooby-Doo Film as Fred and Daphne", "Alex Trebek, Zac Efron, Karrueche Tran, More, Announced As Daytime Emmy Fiction & Lifestyle WinnersComplete Winners List", "Anthony Hayes strikes Gold with Zac Efron and Susie Porter", "Zac Efron Starring in 'Firestarter' Reboot From Blumhouse, Universal", "Zac Efron Goes Indie, Will Star in A24 Film 'The Iron Claw', "Zac Efron Has a Production Company: Help Pick His Next Project! He began acting professionally in the early 2000s and rose to prominence in the late 2000s for his leading role as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical trilogy (20062008). "Young Hollywood Awards Honor Ansel Elgort, MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Performance in a Movie, MTV Movie Award for Best Shirtless Performance, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zac_Efron&oldid=1152552101, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts alumni, Wikipedia indefinitely semi-protected biographies of living people, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Denotes films that have not yet been released. Afterward, he took on the lead role in Richard Linklater's drama Me and Orson Welles (2008) and hosted Saturday Night Live in 2009, to positive reviews. [7] His surname originates from Hebrew. They meet women, and complicated romantic entanglements ensue. 3:14 PM EDT, Sat July 23, 2022, Zac Efron returned to the high school that made him a star in "High School Musical.". Efron's natural musicality is on display in the many dance floor scenes, and he's utterly convincing as a prodigious young DJ who can control a crowd with his music. ", ripped apart by critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Unlike some movies like "Grease," where the cast was much older than their on-screen characters, many of the cast members of "HSM" were relatively close to being high school-aged during the film. Did you encounter any technical issues? Efron told The Hollywood Reporter in 2014, Efron's first official performance as an actor, January 20, 2006, and became an instant smash. Some of Efron's first professional on-screen gigs included guest spots on TV series like Fox's "Firefly" and NBC's "ER.". Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Off the back of his famed performance of Troy Bolton, Efron then attempted to shed to his image as a teenage musical star. From the mind of arthouse auteur Harmony Korine, "The Beach Bum" was the buzzed-about follow-up to Korine's prior endeavor, "Spring Breakers." The movie debuted in January 2006, and although it was intended to be the usual Disney fare, it unexpectedly struck a chord with adoring audiences. Zac Efron posted an Instagram snap of himself Friday in front of East High School, the real-life high school in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he filmed High School Musical. The 2006 film made Efron a teen icon and led to two sequels. During a 2007 interview with Rolling Stone, he recalled the experience and said it motivated him to continue participating in theater. [32], He is set to appear in Sean Durkin's The Iron Claw, about the Von Erich family of wrestlers. In 2012, Efron also dabbled in animated films for the first time, voicing a lead character in Dr. Sueess' "The Lorax." She added that because there wasn't a lot of time to fix her hair before filming, crewmembers suggested she "incorporate headbands into her character" and "just make that a part of who she is.". The film allowed Efron to play a character totally different from anything he'd done prior, and it shows that the A-list actor doesn't take himself too seriously. Like his twin sister (and fellow East High Drama Club co-president) Ryan is 16 or 17. 61 of 61 found (86-4) 82 points, "Breaking Free" by Zac & Vanessa. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics for its crude humor, but became a commercial success upon its release. Unafraid to look ridiculous or take a cameo-sized role, Efron has been able to carve out a steady career full of memorable performances. During this time, he also starred in the musical film Hairspray (2007) and the comedy film 17 Again (2009). With bleached hair and a beard with horizontal lines shaved through it, Efron embraces the absurdity of his character with full conviction, unafraid to look both ridiculous and unattractive. [43], People magazine reported in 2007 that Efron and Vanessa Hudgens began dating in 2005 during the filming of High School Musical,[44][45][46] although Us magazine reported, after the two broke up in December 2010, that they "met in 2005 while making the first High School Musical flick, and became a romantic item about two years later. After a string of comedies that ranged from successful to critically panned (cough, "Baywatch," cough), "The Greatest Showman" came at the perfect time, reestablishing Efron as a multi-talented performer capable of greatness when given the right material. With each new part, he continues to find new ways to surprise audiences. The film became a major commercial and critical success upon its release in July 2007. Hudgens quoted one of her characters lines in the caption of her post: Do you remember in kindergarten how youd meet a kid and know nothing about them, then 10 seconds later youre playing like youre best friends because you didnt have to be anything but yourself?. Find images and videos about cute, zac efron and hudgens on We Heart It - the app to get lost in what you love. By JM Hughes. The actress recently told Insider's Olivia Singh that her character wore a headband throughout the series because the crew didn't know how to style Black hair. 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During the "High School Musical" series, Taylor dreamed of becoming president of the United States. In addition to the pretty important role of composing the musical that's at the center of the movie, Kelsi also played the piano during the auditions.
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