When was the zac efron biography book written

Zac Efron made his first television appearance on the series Firefly. In , Efron landed the lead role in the Disney Channel film High School Musical, which proved a massive hit and spawned two sequels. He went on to star in a remake of Hairspray and voice the main character in The Lorax , before dropping his Disney image and taking on more mature roles in films such as The Lucky One and Parkland.

Efron later starred in Neighbors , Dirty Grandpa , the P. His father David, an electrical engineer, and mother Starla, an administrative assistant, met while working at the same nuclear power plant.

From his meteoric rise as a teen idol in High School Musical to his evolution into a critically acclaimed and multifaceted performer, Zac’s story is one of perseverance, .

The couple relocated to Arroyo Grande, California, a town roughly miles north of Los Angeles, to raise Zac and his younger brother, Dylan. At 11, a piano teacher recognized Efron's burgeoning talent and persuaded him to pursue theatrical roles at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. He auditioned for—and was subsequently cast in—a small part in a long-running production of Gypsy.

The role ignited his passion for acting, and his continued performances in other local productions earned him a contract with a talent agent.

Starting as a guest star on television, Efron was first seen in in several television series like ‘Firefly’, ‘ER’ and ‘The Guardian’.

In , Efron made his first television appearance on the short-lived series Firefly. The following year, he could be seen in the film The Guardian , as well as the pilot for Triple Play and the made-for-television movie Miracle Run. He also landed a leading role in his first feature film, The Derby Stallion In , Efron landed another lead role in a small, low-budget film for the Disney Channel called High School Musical.

While on the set of the film, he met co-star Vanessa Hudgens , and the two began dating off set. The movie debuted in January , and although it was intended to be the usual Disney fare, it unexpectedly struck a chord with adoring audiences. Eventually recognized as one of the most successful made-for-television movies ever, the movie produced unprecedented ratings, a best-selling soundtrack and loyal fans.

Offers for acting roles and record deals followed, but Efron declined.