Zac Efron Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘High School Musical’ Actor Worth?

Zac Efron net worth is estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. Zac Efron is an American actor and singer born on October 18, 1987. He started his acting career in the early 2000s and became famous as a teenage star for his role as Troy Bolton in the “High School Musical” series from 2006 to 2008. During this period he also appeared in the musical film “Hairspray” and the comedy “17 Again.”

Efron has starred in several notable films including “New Year’s Eve,” “The Lucky One,” “The Paperboy,” “Neighbors,” “Dirty Grandpa,” “Baywatch,” and “The Greatest Showman.” He portrayed Ted Bundy in “Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil and Vile” and Kevin Von Erich in “The Iron Claw.” In 2021, Efron won a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting the Netflix travel show “Down to Earth” with Zac Efron.

What is Zac Efron Net Worth in 2024?

Zac Efron is an American actor and singer with a net worth of $25 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Zac Efron’s main source of net worth comes from his successful career in acting, particularly his breakout role in Disney’s “High School Musical” series, which gained him widespread fame. This led to other lucrative movie roles in films like “17 Again,” “The Greatest Showman,” and the “Neighbors” series.

Additionally, he earns money from brand endorsements, and his production company, and ventures into digital content with his Netflix series “Down to Earth with Zac Efron.” His diversified income from acting, producing, and endorsements significantly contributes to his wealth.

Zac Efron’s Early Life and Education

Zac Efron has had an interesting journey from his early years to becoming a well-known actor. Born in Arroyo Grande California he grew up in a supportive middle-class family and started showing an interest in performing at a young age. His early involvement in theater and singing combined with his determination and talent led him to move to Los Angeles and pursue a career in acting.

He was a dedicated student and had a competitive streak when it came to his grades but his real passion lay in the performing arts. After high school, although he was accepted into USC he chose to focus on his acting career instead. His involvement in local theater productions and his connection with his drama teacher played a significant role in launching his career.

Efron’s background includes a mix of Jewish heritage through his paternal grandfather though he was raised agnostically. His early work in theater and his eventual move to LA set the stage for his success in film and television.

Zac Efron’s Career

Early career

Zac Efron’s acting career began in the early 2000s with small TV roles on shows like “Firefly ER” and “The Guardian.” By 2004 he became a regular on the WB series Summerland and in 2005 he was promoted to the main cast. He also appeared in the Lifetime TV movie “Miracle Run” earning a Young Artist Award nomination for his role as one of two autistic twins.

Efron’s big break came with “High School Musical” a Disney Channel film where he played Troy Bolton a high school basketball player torn between joining the school musical and his basketball career. The film was a huge hit making Efron popular with teens. Although his songs were mostly sung by Drew Seeley due to his vocal range Efron sang in his future musical roles.

He next starred as Link Larkin in “Hairspray” a musical comedy based on the Broadway hit. The film did well but Efron missed the High School Musical concert tour due to the film’s schedule. Later in 2007, he returned as Troy Bolton in “High School Musical 2” and again in “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” which was a box-office success.

Other roles

In 2009, Efron played a 37-year-old man turned 17-year-old in the comedy “17 Again.” He continued to explore different genres including the historical drama “Me and Orson Welles” the supernatural romance Charlie St. Cloud and the ensemble film New Year’s Eve.

In 2012, he starred in several films including “The Lorax,” “The Lucky One,” and “At Any Price.” While “The Lucky One” did well at the box office the other films received mixed reviews. He also voiced a character in “The Lorax” and appeared in “The Paperboy” which premiered at Cannes.

Efron’s 2014 romantic comedy “That Awkward Moment” was a moderate success. Later that year he starred in “Neighbors” a comedy about a couple living next to a wild fraternity which was well-received and a box-office hit. He also appeared in “We Are Your Friends” and “Dirty Grandpa” both of which were commercially successful despite poor reviews.

In 2017, Zac Efron starred in “Baywatch” and had supporting roles in “The Disaster Artist” and “The Greatest Showman” both of which were nominated for Golden Globes. In 2019, he played Ted Bundy in “Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil and Vile” and a drug-addled character in “The Beach Bum.”

Efron voiced Fred Jones in “Scoob!” and won a Daytime Emmy for his Netflix series “Down to Earth” with Zac Efron. In 2022, he appeared in “Gold Firestarter” and “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.” His latest role in 2023 was as Kevin Von Erich in “The Iron Claw.”

Other work

In 2010, Zac Efron launched his own production company Ninjas Runnin’ Wild in partnership with Warner Bros. The company was involved in making several of his films including “Dirty Grandpa,” “That Awkward Moment,” and “Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil, and Vile.”

By 2019, Efron’s brother Dylan who also works at the company mentioned that Ninjas Runnin’ Wild was starting to focus more on digital content alongside their film projects.

In March 2019, Efron created his YouTube channel. The channel features two weekly series: “Off the Grid” where Efron and his brother Dylan go on outdoor adventures without modern tech (except for a video camera) and “Gym Time” which highlights fitness and nutrition.

In “Gym Time” Efron trains with celebrities athletes and other notable figures. YouTube faced criticism for promoting Efron’s channel on their official Twitter account with some users worried that it would overshadow smaller creators.

Zac Efron’s Personal Life

In 2005, Zac Efron started dating Vanessa Hudgens his co-star from “High School Musical.” From 2012 to 2013 he was briefly involved with actress Lily Collins. In 2014, Zac dated Halston Sage his co-star from “Neighbors” but their relationship ended after a few months.

Later in 2014, he began a relationship with model Sami Miro which lasted for two years. From 2020 to 2021, Zac was linked to Australian model Vanessa Valladares. Now Zac Efron is single and focusing on his career.

In 2008, Zac Efron made it onto the Forbes Celebrity 100 list ranking at number 92 with an estimated income of $5.8 million for the year. By April 2009 his wealth was around $10 million. By May 2015 it had grown to $18 million.

In March 2014, Efron got into an altercation with a homeless man in “Skid Row.” Police decided not to make any arrests treating it as mutual combat.

To cope with the stress of playing Ted Bundy in a movie Efron turned to transcendental meditation (TM). He said TM helped him relax after filming using it during his commute home.

After selling his Los Angeles home in early 2021, Efron moved to Byron Bay Australia, and bought a new property while working on various projects.

Health issues

In early 2013, Zac Efron sought help for alcoholism and substance abuse. He has been sober since June 2013. Later that year he broke his jaw in a fall at home requiring it to be wired shut. In 2022, Efron revealed that this incident nearly cost him his life and caused facial swelling visible in a 2021 video.

In December 2019, while filming in Papua New Guinea, Efron contracted a serious bacterial infection. He was treated in Brisbane Australia and returned home on December 25. He recovered with no major issues.

Zac Efron was vegan for two years but switched to intermittent fasting in 2022 and reintroduced meat into his diet after food sensitivity tests.

In 2022, Efron spoke about his struggles with mental health issues including insomnia agoraphobia, and depression which began after using diuretics to prepare for his role in “Baywatch.”

Zac Efron Real Estate

Zac Efron, a famous actor, has made some smart moves in real estate. In October 2013, he bought a house in Los Feliz, LA, for $3.995 million. He sold this house in May 2021 for $5.3 million. That’s a big profit!

In late 2020, Zac bought a large piece of land in New South Wales, Australia. This property is 318 acres and cost him $2 million. Some people think Zac owns a $22 million home in Byron Bay, but that’s not true. He only rented a home there for a short time, which was also up for sale at that price.