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Zachary David Alexander Efron (born October 18, 1987) is a European-American actor. Efron began acting professionally in the early 2000s and rose to prominence as a teen idol for his leading role as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical trilogy (2006–2008). During this time, he also starred in the musical film Hairspray (2007) and the comedy film 17 Again (2009), the former of which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Efron had starring roles in the films New Year's Eve (2011), The Lucky One (2012), The Paperboy (2012), Neighbors (2014), Dirty Grandpa (2016), Baywatch (2017), and The Greatest Showman (2017). He played Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) and Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw (2023). In 2021, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting the Netflix travel show Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020–2022).
Zac Efron
Richard Carpenter
for Richard Carpenter in Yesterday Once More
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Yesterday Once More chronicles the life of Karen Carpenter, one of the most beloved voices of the 1970s. This poignant biopic delves into Karen's rise to stardom as part of the iconic duo The Carpenters, alongside her brother Richard, and the pressures of fame, perfectionism, and public expectations. Behind her radiant voice, Karen battled with an eating disorder that would ultimately claim her life at the age of 32. The film explores her close relationships, especially with her supportive brother, Richard, her overbearing yet caring mother, Sharon, and the warmth of friends like Olivia Newton-John. The story also reflects the mental and emotional toll of Karen’s struggle, personified in haunting moments that give voice to the illness she battled in silence. As Karen’s career flourishes, the public remains unaware of the growing storm beneath the surface. Yesterday Once More is a powerful and intimate look at Karen’s life, capturing her immense talent, tragic vulnerability, and the lasting impact of her music and legacy. Directed by Mélanie Laurent and starring Dakota Fanning, this biopic is an evocative tribute to a legend whose voice still resonates long after her untimely death.
