Teenage heartthrob Zac Efron was born October 18, 1987, in San Luis Obispo, California. When he was just 11 years old, Efron began taking singing lessons, which led to roles in several theater productions. He later guest starred in television series such as Firefly, ER, and CSI: Miami and landed a recurring role on Summerland.
In 2006, Efron starred in the hugely popular Disney Channel movie High School Musical. He plays a guy named Troy who falls for a girl named Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) when they meet at a karoke contest.
The well-rounded actor's hobbies include golf, skiing, rock climbing, snowboarding, and playing the piano and guitar. He has two Australian Shepherds and a Siamese cat.
Parents: David and Starla Siblings: Dylan Pets: Two Australian Shepherds, Dreamer and Puppy, and Siamese cat, Simon