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. Hollywood: Hello to Hairspray

 

. Retrieved on June 25, 2006. </ref> In 2007, right before the release of High School Musical 2, Rolling Stone declared him the "poster boy for tweenyboppers" and featured him in their late August issue.<ref> zac efron the new american heart throb


. Retrieved on 2007-09-27. </ref>//et.tv.yahoo.com/newslink/15071/| title = Zac Efron Joins Cast of 'Hairspray'| work = | publisher = CBS Studios| pages = | page =|date = 2006-06-26| accessdate = 2006-08-15| language = English}}</ref> Speaking to Newsweek in June 2006, director Adam Shankman described Efron as "arguably the biggest teen star in America right now."<ref name="msnbc"> MSNBC

. Hollywood: Hello to Hairspray

 

. Retrieved on June 25, 2006. </ref> In 2007, right before the release of High School Musical 2, Rolling Stone declared him the "poster boy for tweenyboppers" and featured him in their late August issue.<ref> zac efron the new american heart throb


. Retrieved on 2007-09-27. </ref>

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Biography

Early life

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 . </ref> and has a younger brother, Dylan. He has said that he would "flip out" if he got a 'B' and not an 'A' in school, and that he was a "class clown."<ref name="clown">"
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 . </ref> Efron's father encouraged him to begin acting when Efron was eleven.<ref name="plant"/> He subsequently appeared in theater productions at his high school,<ref>Modèle:Cite journal</ref> worked in a theater called the Melodrama,<ref name="Ouzounian"/> and began taking singing lessons.<ref name="plant"/> Efron performed in plays such as Gypsy, Peter Pan, Little Shop of Horrors, The Music Man and Mame, appearing at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.<ref name="sanluispaper"/> Efron was recommended to an agent in Los Angeles by his drama teacher, Robyn Metchik (the mother of actors Aaron Michael Metchik and Asher Metchik).<ref name="sanluispaper">   Pemberton , Patrick S. 
       
   
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  . 
 "
   Zac Efron: The High School hunk 
     
 " , The Toronto Star
  , 2007-08-04
 
  . Retrieved on 2007-08-07
 . </ref> and has a younger brother, Dylan. He has said that he would "flip out" if he got a 'B' and not an 'A' in school, and that he was a "class clown."<ref name="clown">"
   It's True! 
     
 " , BOP
  , 2006
 
  . Retrieved on 2007-07-19
 . </ref> Efron's father encouraged him to begin acting when Efron was eleven.<ref name="plant"/> He subsequently appeared in theater productions at his high school,<ref>Modèle:Cite journal</ref> worked in a theater called the Melodrama,<ref name="Ouzounian"/> and began taking singing lessons.<ref name="plant"/> Efron performed in plays such as Gypsy, Peter Pan, Little Shop of Horrors, The Music Man and Mame, appearing at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.<ref name="sanluispaper"/> Efron was recommended to an agent in Los Angeles by his drama teacher, Robyn Metchik (the mother of actors Aaron Michael Metchik and Asher Metchik).<ref name="sanluispaper">   Pemberton , Patrick S. 
       
   
  . 
 "
   A Rising Star 
     
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  , 2007-07-19
 
  . Retrieved on 2007-07-19
 . </ref><ref>Modèle:Cite journal</ref>

Education

www.movieweb.com/dvd/news/56/12756.php "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens Sing Their Praises for High School Musical"], May 22, 2006.</ref>//www.movieweb.com/dvd/news/56/12756.php "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens Sing Their Praises for High School Musical"], May 22, 2006.</ref>

Early work

www.imdb.com/name/nm1374980/awards | accessmonthday=March 13 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> In 2005, he played a main character in Hope Partlow's music video for her song "Sick Inside." Also in 2005, he played horse-loving Patrick McCardle in The Derby Stallion, where his character wants to beat the town bully at the steeple chase race.//www.imdb.com/name/nm1374980/awards | accessmonthday=March 13 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> In 2005, he played a main character in Hope Partlow's music video for her song "Sick Inside." Also in 2005, he played horse-loving Patrick McCardle in The Derby Stallion, where his character wants to beat the town bully at the steeple chase race.

High School Musical

pro.imdb.com/name/nm1374980/graph-data | accessmonthday=March 13 |accessyear=2006}}</ref> In August 2006, Efron won a Teen Choice Award in the Breakout Star and the TV - Choice Chemistry categories, shared with Vanessa Anne Hudgens. The film's cast, along with Efron, toured Sydney, Australia, London, England, and other locations to promote the film, although Efron did not participate in the High School Musical Concert that toured the U.S. and Canada throughout the fall and winter 2006 as he was filming Hairspray in Toronto at the time.[citation needed]//pro.imdb.com/name/nm1374980/graph-data | accessmonthday=March 13 |accessyear=2006}}</ref> In August 2006, Efron won a Teen Choice Award in the Breakout Star and the TV - Choice Chemistry categories, shared with Vanessa Anne Hudgens. The film's cast, along with Efron, toured Sydney, Australia, London, England, and other locations to promote the film, although Efron did not participate in the High School Musical Concert that toured the U.S. and Canada throughout the fall and winter 2006 as he was filming Hairspray in Toronto at the time.[citation needed]

www.eurweb.com/story/eur29022.cfm | accessmonthday=October 6 |accessyear=2006}}</ref> Efron also appeared in the 2006 Disney Channel Games as captain of the Red Team.//www.eurweb.com/story/eur29022.cfm | accessmonthday=October 6 |accessyear=2006}}</ref> Efron also appeared in the 2006 Disney Channel Games as captain of the Red Team.

www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/chat_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001995389 Billboard.com]</ref> An August 23, 2007 interview in Rolling Stone magazine revealed that he had been cast in High School Musical after the songs were written, and the songs (written for a tenor) were somewhat out of his baritone vocal range. Efron's subsequent singing performances in Hairspray and High School Musical 2 were genuine, though arguably not as polished as those of Seeley's. Efron stated in interviews that he feels his future is that of a serious dramatic actor, not necessarily a singer.//www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/chat_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001995389 Billboard.com]</ref> An August 23, 2007 interview in Rolling Stone magazine revealed that he had been cast in High School Musical after the songs were written, and the songs (written for a tenor) were somewhat out of his baritone vocal range. Efron's subsequent singing performances in Hairspray and High School Musical 2 were genuine, though arguably not as polished as those of Seeley's. Efron stated in interviews that he feels his future is that of a serious dramatic actor, not necessarily a singer.

2007-present

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www.canada.com/topics/entertainment/story.html?id=9f391590-9a3f-4f6e-90da-e8328b66219c&k=14936 | accessmonthday=June 25 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> Both Efron's performance and the film have received positive reviews.<ref name="sanluispaper"/>//www.canada.com/topics/entertainment/story.html?id=9f391590-9a3f-4f6e-90da-e8328b66219c&k=14936 | accessmonthday=June 25 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> Both Efron's performance and the film have received positive reviews.<ref name="sanluispaper"/>

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www.variety.com/article/VR1117960264.html?categoryid=13&cs=1|accessdate=2007-06-19}}</ref> the plot involves an adult who is transformed into a 17-year old (to be played by Efron).<ref name="seventeen"> Carroll , Larry


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   "Hairspray" Star Efron Will Be "Footloose" in Film Remake 
     
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   'High School Musical' Star Zac Efron Pulling A Reverse Tom Hanks With 'Seventeen' 
     
 " , MTV Movie News
  , 2007-06-19
 
  . Retrieved on 2007-06-19
 . </ref> Efron is also scheduled to star in Paramount's musical remake of the film Footloose;<ref name="footloose1">   Gans , Andrew 
       
   
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   "Hairspray" Star Efron Will Be "Footloose" in Film Remake 
     
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  , 2007-07-11
 
  . Retrieved on 2007-07-11
 . </ref> he has said that he would like to add his "own little bit of flair" to the role originated by Kevin Bacon.<ref name="height"/> 

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www.rollingstone.com/news/story/15824947/zac_efron_the_new_american_heart_throb</ref> The article about him revealed that he hopes to someday play an action hero.//www.rollingstone.com/news/story/15824947/zac_efron_the_new_american_heart_throb</ref> The article about him revealed that he hopes to someday play an action hero.

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www.zac-e.com/</ref> Additionally, Lycos reported searches for Efron surged by 81%.<ref>Kathy O'Reilly,

www.zac-e.com/</ref> Additionally, Lycos reported searches for Efron surged by 81%.<ref>Kathy O'Reilly, "Lycos Announces HBO 'Weeds' Star Mary Louise Parker Sparks Online Interest, Making First-Ever Appearance on Search List; Golf Continues to Score Hole in One with Web Users", August 22, 2007.</ref> Amid the frenzy surrounding Zac Efron, the release of High School Musical 2 set a new record, becoming the most watched basic cable program in U.S. history, with 17.2 million viewers.<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/televisionNews/idUSN2140314620070822</ref>//www.zac-e.com/</ref> Additionally, Lycos reported searches for Efron surged by 81%.<ref>Kathy O'Reilly, "Lycos Announces HBO 'Weeds' Star Mary Louise Parker Sparks Online Interest, Making First-Ever Appearance on Search List; Golf Continues to Score Hole in One with Web Users", August 22, 2007.</ref> Amid the frenzy surrounding Zac Efron, the release of High School Musical 2 set a new record, becoming the most watched basic cable program in U.S. history, with 17.2 million viewers.<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/televisionNews/idUSN2140314620070822</ref>

news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=289741 "Efron to host Aussie Kids Choice awards"], August 26, 2007.</ref>//news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=289741 "Efron to host Aussie Kids Choice awards"], August 26, 2007.</ref>

Personal life

www.variety.com/article/VR1117971688.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 "New Line taps Steers to drive '17'"], September 9, 2007.</ref>//www.variety.com/article/VR1117971688.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 "New Line taps Steers to drive '17'"], September 9, 2007.</ref>

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www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/30/people/main3221385.shtml "Vanessa Hudgens: 'I'm A Good Kid'"], August 30, 2007.</ref>//www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/30/people/main3221385.shtml "Vanessa Hudgens: 'I'm A Good Kid'"], August 30, 2007.</ref>

Filmography

Year Film/television Role Notes
2002 Firefly Young Simon Tam
2003 Melinda's World Stuart Wasser
The Guardian Luke Tomello
ER Bobby Neville
The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke Pete Laemke
2004 Miracle Run Steven Morgan
Room Raiders Himself
Triple Play Harry Fuller
2005 Sick Inside by Hope Partlow - music video Love Interest
Summerland Cameron Bale
CSI: Miami Seth Dawson
The Replacements Davey Hunkerhoff
2006 If You Lived Here, You'd be Home Now Cody
Heist Pizza Delivery Guy
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Trevor
High School Musical Troy Bolton
NCIS Danny
The Derby Stallion Patrick McCardle
2007 Punk'd Himself
Hairspray Link Larkin
High School Musical 2 Troy Bolton
2008 Footloose Ren McCormick
17 Mike O'Donnell (teen) Filming
High School Musical 3 Troy Bolton Pre Production

Discography

Soundtracks

Singles

Year Title Album Chart positions
U.S. U.S. Pop 100 UK AUS ARC NZ
2006 "Breaking Free"
(with Vanessa Anne Hudgens and Andrew Seeley)
High School Musical Soundtrack 4 6 9 13 - 5
"Start of Something New"
(with Vanessa Anne Hudgens and Andrew Seeley)
28 30 - - - -
"What I've Been Looking For (Reprise)"
(with Vanessa Anne Hudgens)
67 54 - - - -
2007 "Ladies' Choice" Hairspray Soundtrack - -

www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=33329 ChartStats.com]</ref>//www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=33329 ChartStats.com]</ref>

- - -
"What Time Is It?" High School Musical 2 Soundtrack 6 6 20 20 - -
"Bet On It" 46 35 65 - - -
"You Are the Music in Me"
(with Vanessa Anne Hudgens and Olesya Rulin)
31 28 26 - - -
"Gotta Go My Own Way"
(with Vanessa Anne Hudgens)
34 31 40 - - -
"Everyday"
(with Vanessa Anne Hudgens)
65 46 55 - - -

Awards and nominations

Awards

www.hollywoodawards.com/ Hollywood Film Award]: Ensemble of the Year (shared with the rest of the Hairspray cast)//www.hollywoodawards.com/ Hollywood Film Award]: Ensemble of the Year (shared with the rest of the Hairspray cast) www.hollywoodawards.com/ Hollywood Film Award]: Ensemble of the Year (shared with the rest of the Hairspray cast)//www.movieline.com/ Young Hollywood Award]: One to Watch in Hairspray

Nominations www.hollywoodawards.com/ Hollywood Film Award]: Ensemble of the Year (shared with the rest of the Hairspray cast)//www.youngartistawards.org/ Young Artist Award]: Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special by a Lead Actor for High School Musical

  • 2005 - Young Artist Award: Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special by a Supporting Actor for Miracle Run

References

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