Zac Efron (born Zachary David Alexander Efron on October 18, 1987) is an European-American actor/singer who portrayed the role of Troy Bolton in the "High School Musical" film trilogy. He stands at 5’9”.
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- His father, David is an electrical engineer and his mother, Starla is a secretary.
- Has a younger brother named Dylan.
- Began acting when he was 11 years old.
- Starred in various theater productions at his high school.
- Graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 2006.
- Use to date Vanessa Hudgens from 2005 to 2011.
- Entered rehab in 2013 for alcoholism and substance abuse
- As of May 2015, his net worth was $18 million
- Was bullied for having gap teeth
- Being a baritone, his vocals were out of range for the role of Troy Bolton (which is a tenor) in the first film, and the majority of his character's singing voice was done by Drew Seeley
- Did not join the concert tour due to his scheduling conflict with the production of the 2007 film adaptation of the Broadway musical Hairspray. Seeley also filled-in for him.
- Did all of his own singing for the second and third films.