Zac Efron

Zachary David Alexander Efron (born October 18, 1987) is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, model, singer, actor, producer and host. Efron began acting professionally in the early 2000s and rose to prominence as a teen idol for his leading role as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical trilogy (2006–2008). During this time, he also starred in the musical film Hairspray (2007) and the comedy film 17 Again (2009), the former of which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

Efron had starring roles in the films New Year’s Eve (2011), The Lucky One (2012), The Paperboy (2012), Neighbors (2014), Dirty Grandpa (2016), Baywatch (2017), and The Greatest Showman (2017). He played Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) and Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw (2023). In 2021, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting the Netflix travel show Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020–2022).

Zac Efron Movies

Discover the best Zac Efron movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Zac Efron ranked by year and score.

The Iron Claw (2023)

Drama History

A wrestling dynasty built on blood and ambition. The Von Erich brothers dominated the 1980s wrestling circuit with an almost mythical presence, yet their rise through the ranks masked a...

Score 7.5

The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022)

Comedy Drama War

A young man from blue-collar Brooklyn hatches an improbable plan to smuggle American beer to his buddies serving in Vietnam, blending the absurdity of his mission with the sobering reality...

Score 7.5

Dirty Grandpa (2016)

Comedy

A week before his carefully planned wedding to his boss's daughter, buttoned-up lawyer Jason Kelly finds himself behind the wheel, chauffeuring his crude, uninhibited grandfather Dick to Daytona Beach for...

Score 5.9

We Are Your Friends (2015)

Comedy Drama Music

Cole Carter spends his early twenties chasing the perfect electronic track, convinced it's his ticket out of obscurity. When established DJ James Reed offers mentorship, Cole finally sees a clear...

Score 6.8

The Lorax (2012)

Animation Family

Ted Wigglesworth is twelve and lovestruck, convinced that a real tree is the key to impressing Audrey. His quest takes him beyond the walls of Thneedville to uncover a forgotten...

Score 6.5

New Year’s Eve (2011)

Comedy Romance

Manhattan becomes a stage for second chances, new beginnings, and long-overdue confessions as midnight approaches. A sprawling ensemble of New Yorkers, strangers and lovers alike, find their stories colliding in...

Score 5.9

Hairspray (2007)

Comedy Drama Romance

Baltimore in the 1960s moves to the beat of The Corny Collins Show, a television institution where segregation is law. When Tracy Turnblad's infectious energy and dance moves land her...

Score 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Zac Efron? +

According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Zac Efron are The Iron Claw, The Greatest Beer Run Ever, and Dirty Grandpa.

How many movies and TV shows has Zac Efron starred in? +

Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 7 titles starring Zac Efron, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.

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Yes! The overall filmography starring Zac Efron maintains a strong average user rating of 6.7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.