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Zach efron as a kid
Zac Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, California, to David Efron, an electrical engineer at a power plant and Starla Baskett, who used to work as a secretary at the same power plant. He has a younger brother, Dylan.
A bright student at school, Efron was pushed by his father to act when he was just eleven years old. This led him to work in theatre productions during high school performing in ‘The Great American Melodrama’. source http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/zachary-david-alexander-ef -
The Begining
At 11, a piano teacher recognized Efron's burgeoning talent and persuaded him to pursue theatrical roles at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. He auditioned for and was subsequently cast in a small part in a long-running production of Gypsy. http://www.biography.com/people/zac-efron-456624#early-life -
Acting is more important
Simon Cowell offered him a record deal but he turned it down saying, "...acting is my main priority". -
Extra facts
Has two Australian Shepherds named Dreamer and Puppy, and a Siamese cat named Simon. Has a tattoo of two feathers on his right arm. In a relationship with model Sami Miro since early September 2014. -
Career
The High School Musical Trilogy’ was a breakthrough for Efron which catapulted him to great fame. The film series was a huge commercial success. In 2004, he became a permanent cast member on the show ‘Summerland’ after several guest appearances. A year later, he was seen in the music video ‘Sick Inside’ by Hope Partlow. That year, he was also seen in the movie ‘The Derby Stallion’.
Read more at http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/zachary-david-alexander-efron-3246.php#fYZg3I48WxBIHM1B.99 -
Ex Girlfriend
Briefly vacationed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with Vanessa Hudgens. (2006-2010) Was in a relationship with Vanessa Hudgens. -
Awards and Achievements
In 2008, he won the ‘Critics’ Choice Award’ in the ‘Best Acting Ensemble’ category for his film ‘Hairspray’. He shared the award with the other cast of the film. He also won the ‘MTV Movie Award’ Best Breakthrough Performance for his role in this movie. In 2009, he won the ‘Teen Choice Award. He also won the People’s Choice Award. -
High schooL Musical
Has worn a white shirt with red sleeves in all three High School Musical movies. Also is creating a 4th high school musical but it is all new actors -
Where he is born
He is born in San Luis Obispo, California. His nicknames is Zacquisha
Hollywood
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Zac
Efron's favorite sports include golf, skiing, rock climbing, and snowboarding. He played the piano at home. -
Cars
He has also fixed up two cars in his spare time, a Delorean and '65 Mustang convertible, both treasured hand-me-downs from his even-more-treasured grandfather. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1374980/bio -
Helping others
He donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign.
Attended the World Cup in Germany with Corbin Bleu. -
Disney
In 2012, Efron began to play more mature roles, finally shedding his Disney image. -
Treatment
He seeked help because of his alcholism and substance abuse. He recovered in 2014. -
What he is a fan of
His acting idol is Johnny Depp.
Is a fan of Flight of the Conchords.
Is a fan of comic books and manga, including Death Note, Bleach, Naruto, Dragonball Z and Shonen Jump. -
Songs
On the Billboard Hot 100 chart of 2006-2002-2011, Zac had five simultaneous song credits. -
Family
Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, California,[3] and later moved to Arroyo Grande, California. His father, David Efron, is an electrical engineer at a power station, and his mother, Starla Baskett, is a secretary who worked at the same power plant.Efron has a brother, Dylan,and had, as he has described it, a "normal childhood" in a middle-class family. He was raised in an agnostic household and did not practice any religion as a child. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zac_Efron -
Movies
He is releasing another movie in May 2016 and its called Neighbors 2. -
What he does
His real name is Zachary David Alexander Efron. He is an American actor,singer, and producer. He is still a ongoing famous producer, actor, and singer. -
Ranking
Ranked #24 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch "Future Stars of Tomorrow".
Was ranked #26 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list.
Was ranked #2 on TV Guide Top 10 Teen Star Countdown.
Was ranked #15 on Moviefone's 'The 25 Hottest Actors Under 25'.
