Zac Efron plays Dave Stangle in the raunchy comedy, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.
Efron claims an impressive body of work that encompasses both film and TV, proving to be one of Hollywood’s most promising talents.
Accolades
Efron has received accolades throughout his career, including CinemaCon’s Comedy Stars of the Year (2016, shared with MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES co-stars Anna Kendrick and Adam Devine), ShoWest’s Breakthrough Performer of the Year award, the MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance (2008) and Best Male Performance (2009), in addition to multiple Teen Choice and Kids Choice Awards.
In 2015, Efron starred in We Are Your Friends, for director Max Joseph. The film follows a young DJ as he works on what he hopes will be his first hit track but ultimately discovers that success may come at a price.
Efron worked alongside De Niro in Dirty Grandpa, where he portrays an uptight groom who, just before his wedding, is tricked into driving his vulgar grandfather, a former Army general, to Florida for spring break.
Also this year, Efron reprises his role as Teddy in Neighbors 2.
In 2014, Efron starred opposite Seth Rogen in Neighbors, a comedy about a couple with a new baby who face unexpected challenges when they move in next to a fraternity house. The film received rave reviews and had one of the highest openings for an R-rated comedy ever.
Prior to that, Efron was seen in the romantic comedy That Awkward Moment alongside Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan and Imogen Poots. The film followed three friends who tackled the complications of modern day relationships. Efron also served as a producer on the film under his Ninjas Runnin’ Wild banner.
Additional film credits include the historical drama Parkland, At Any Price, Lee Daniels’ The Paperboy, alongside Nicole Kidman, John Cusack and Matthew McConaughey, Liberal Arts, an independent film written and directed by Josh Radnor, The Lucky One, a film adaption of the Nicholas Sparks novel, the NBC Universal animated film Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Gary Marshall’s New Year’s Eve alongside Michelle Preiffer, Robert De Niro, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel and Hilary Swank, Charlie St. Cloud, 17 Again, opposite Matthew Perry and Leslie Mann, the Richard Linklater film Me and Orson Welles, and the box office smash summer film Hairspray, which won the Critic’s Choice award for Best Ensemble.
TV Credits
TV credits include a recurring role on the WB series Summerland, and guest starring roles on The Suite Life of Efronk & Cody, ER, The Guardian and C.S.I. Miami.
High School Musical Movies
Efron became a household name with the launch of the 2006 Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel phenomenon High School Musical. He reprised his role as Troy Bolton, head of the basketball team, in High School Musical 2, which broke cable TV records garnering 17.5 million viewers. Efron also starred in the Disney feature film High School Musical 3: Senior Year, the third installment of the extremely successful High School Musical franchise. HSM3 set a box office record as the highest grossing opening weekend for a musical.
Theater
On stage, Efron starred in the musical Gypsy, and has appeared in productions of Peter Pan, Mame, Little Shop of Horrors and The Music Man.
Production Company: Ninjas Runnin’ Wild
Efron established his own production company, “Ninjas Runnin’ Wild,” with partner Jason Barrett in 2010. Ninjas Runnin’ Wild has a first look deal with Warner and currently has several projects in development.
That Awkward Moment marked their debut feature film.
A native of Northern California, Efron currently resides in Los Angeles.
