Zac Efron, 1987
Actors · October 18, 1987
Zac Efron
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Zac Efron is 38 years old, born October 18, 1987 in United States · Libra.
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About
Troy Bolton made Zac Efron a teen idol. The American actor rose to prominence in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008), then starred in Hairspray (2007), 17 Again (2009), and later Neighbors (2014), Baywatch (2017), and The Greatest Showman (2017). He won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2021 for hosting Netflix's Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020–2022) and received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2023. Born October 18, 1987, Efron's Libra intensity drives his genre-spanning work.
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Biography
Troy Bolton made Zac Efron a teen idol. The American actor rose to prominence in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008), launching a career that spanned musicals, comedies, and prestige dramas. He starred in Hairspray (2007) and 17 Again (2009) during his peak teen years, then shifted to adult roles in New Year's Eve (2011), The Lucky One (2012), The Paperboy (2012), Neighbors (2014), That Awkward Moment (2014), Dirty Grandpa (2016), Baywatch (2017), and The Greatest Showman (2017). His more recent work includes a turn as serial killer Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) and professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw (2023).
Born October 18, 1987 in the US, Efron is a Libra—a sign known for charisma and social magnetism, traits evident in his ability to command screen presence across genres. His life-path number is 8, linked to ambition and material accomplishment, reflecting his sustained industry relevance. As an actor, Efron performs in film and television, building narrative depth through character work. In 2021, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting the Netflix travel docuseries Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020–2022), expanding beyond acting into production and hosting. In 2023, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing his cultural footprint.
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Before Fame
Efron began acting professionally in the early 2000s, before his breakthrough as Troy Bolton in High School Musical (2006). Little detailed pre-fame biographical information is available in primary sources.
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Trivia
- Efron played Troy Bolton in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008), a role that defined his teen idol status.
- He won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2021 for hosting Down to Earth with Zac Efron, a Netflix travel series that ran from 2020–2022.
- Efron received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
- He took on darker roles late in his career, including serial killer Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) and wrestler Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw (2023).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Zac Efron extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 8 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Zac Efron?
- Zac Efron is 38 years old (born October 18, 1987).
- When is Zac Efron's birthday?
- Zac Efron was born on October 18, 1987.
- What is Zac Efron's zodiac sign?
- Zac Efron is a Libra, born October 18, 1987.
- What is Zac Efron's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Zac Efron was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- Where is Zac Efron from?
- Zac Efron is from United States.
- What does Zac Efron do?
- Zac Efron is a actor.
- Is Zac Efron still alive?
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