Early Life and Education of Zac Efron: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Zac Efron. From birth to education, explore key events.

Zac Efron is an American actor who began his professional career in the early 2000s. He gained widespread recognition and teen idol status for his starring role as Troy Bolton in the popular High School Musical film series (2006-2008). Efron further solidified his presence in the entertainment industry with roles in other successful films, including the musical Hairspray (2007) and the comedy 17 Again (2009). He continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood.

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October 18, 1987: Zac Efron's Birth

On October 18, 1987, Zachary David Alexander Efron, known as Zac Efron, was born. This marks the beginning of his life and career as an American actor.

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2006: Graduation from Arroyo Grande High School

In 2006, Zac Efron graduated from Arroyo Grande High School and was accepted into the University of Southern California but did not enroll.

June 2008: Forbes Celebrity 100 List

In June 2008, Zac Efron was on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list at number 92, with estimated earnings of $5.8 million from June 2007 to June 2008.

April 2009: Personal Wealth

In April 2009, Zac Efron's personal wealth equaled about $10 million.

2010: Formation of Ninjas Runnin' Wild

In 2010, Zac Efron started his own production company called Ninjas Runnin' Wild.

June 2013: Sobriety

Since June 2013, Zac Efron has been sober, after struggling with alcoholism and substance abuse.

November 2013: Broken Jaw Incident

In November 2013, Zac Efron broke his jaw in a fall at home, requiring it to be wired shut.

March 2014: Fight on Skid Row

In March 2014, Zac Efron was involved in a fight with a homeless man on Skid Row; no arrests were made.

May 2015: Net Worth

In May 2015, Zac Efron's net worth was $18 million.

March 2019: YouTube Channel Creation

In March 2019, Zac Efron announced the creation of his YouTube channel, featuring series like "Off the Grid" and "Gym Time."

December 2019: Illness in Papua New Guinea

In December 2019, Zac Efron contracted a serious bacterial infection while filming Killing Zac Efron in Papua New Guinea and was hospitalized.

2019: Ninjas Runnin' Wild Shifts Focus

In 2019, Zac Efron's brother Dylan stated that Ninjas Runnin' Wild had started to produce more digital content.

2021: Move to Australia

In 2021, Zac Efron moved to Australia, purchasing a property in Byron Bay after selling his Los Angeles home.

2021: Viral Video

In 2021, Zac Efron's facial swelling, due to a near death experience was apparent in a viral video for Bill Nye's Earth Day Musical.

2022: Mental Health Struggles

In 2022, Zac Efron opened up about his struggles with mental illnesses, including insomnia, agoraphobia, and depression which developed after taking diuretics for his role in Baywatch.