Zac Efron began his career as a teen heartthrob, rising to fame with his role as Troy Bolton in Disney Channel’s High School Musical series, before becoming one of the most established actors in Hollywood. And, in the process, the star has also amassed an important fortune.
After High School Musical, Efron continued to showcase his musical abilities and charm in films such as Hairspray (2007), 17 Again (2009) and Richard Linklater’s period drama Me and Orson Welles (2009). He then started to transition to more adult roles in movies such as The Lucky One (2012) and the raunchy comedy Neighbors (2014), where he played a fraternity leader opposite Seth Rogen.
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After appearing in several comedies, Efron has started to slowly appear in more dramatic roles. One of his latest films was The Iron Claw (2023), in which he played iconic wrestler Kevin Von Erich and received critical acclaim. So, how much has Efron earned during his career? Here’s what to know.
Zac Efron’s massive fortune: How much has he earned so far?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Efron’s estimated net worth is 25$ million. Some of his early works made him incredibly wealthy, as he appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 listin 2008 at number 92, with estimated earnings of $5.8 million from June 2007 to June 2008.
In April 2009, his personal wealth equaled about $10 million. In May 2015, Efron’s net worth was $18 million. Of course, the majority of his earnings come from his acting career. Apart from the already mentioned titles, the actor has also appeared in several projects for Netflix.
Zac Efron (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
One of them was the crime thriller Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019), in which he played Ted Bundy, as well as the documentary series Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020), where he traveled the world to learn about sustainable living practices.
Most recently, he returned to comedy in A Family Affair (2024), in which he starred alongside Nicole Kidman (whom he already worked with in The Paper Boy), as well as with Joey King. He is also set to star in the upcoming thriller Famous, which will be directed by Jody Smith.
Zac Efron’s real estate
While the actor is known for traveling around the world while working and on holiday, he has bought and sold some impressive properties. One of his well-known homes was a mansion in the Los Feliz neighborhood in Los Angeles, which he sold in 2021 for $5.3 million.
After that, he bought a home in Byron Bay, Australia. According to Architectural Digest, Efron spent $2 million on the 318-acre plot, located about an hour north of Byron Bay. However, he hasn’t started building there yet.
