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17 Throwback Photos of Zac Efron That Prove Even Hollywood Hunks Have Awkward Phases
It's hard to believe that heartthrob Zac Efron was ever a Disney Channel star, but before he was breaking hearts with movies like The Lucky One and That Awkward Moment the actor was better known for his time as jock-turned-musical-star Troy Bolton. Zac Efron looks more teeny bopper than movie star in these pics, but that didn't stop tweens everywhere from swooning over the soon-to-be star. Click through to see the greatest throwback pics from Efron's first years in the spotlight.
2004
Before his Disney Channel days, Efron starred on the short-lived WB series Summerland.
2004
Just look at how cute he looks in a striped sweater!
2004
Just adorable.
2005
Does Efron remind you just a little bit of the Disaster Girl meme here?
2005
Here he is doing promotion for his soon-to-be-released Disney Channel movie High School Musical.
2006
Efron pulls his High School Musical co-stars Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale in for a hug.
2006
Why no smile, Efron?
2006
Efron and Tisdale goof off at a High School Musical party.
2006
Efron gets his head in the game in front of very confused Disney fans.
2006
Efron checks out the poster for his own Disney Channel flick.
2006
A photographer captures Efron’s impressive jump.
2006
He even makes vests look cool.
2006
Well, that’s a random assortment of celebrities.
2006
This hair made Efron look just SO mysterious.
2007
Oh, hey, remember when Efron had bangs?
2007
Good call sweeping them away from your eyes, Efron. We like looking at those.
2007
Efron is growing up and looking good doing it.
