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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.

by Kaitlin Reilly

2004

Before his Disney Channel days, Efron starred on the short-lived WB series Summerland.

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2004

Just look at how cute he looks in a striped sweater!

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2004

Just adorable.

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2005

Does Efron remind you just a little bit of the Disaster Girl meme here?

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2005

Here he is doing promotion for his soon-to-be-released Disney Channel movie High School Musical.

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2006

Efron pulls his High School Musical co-stars Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale in for a hug.

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2006

Why no smile, Efron?

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2006

Efron and Tisdale goof off at a High School Musical party.

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2006

Efron gets his head in the game in front of very confused Disney fans.

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2006

Efron checks out the poster for his own Disney Channel flick.

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2006

A photographer captures Efron’s impressive jump.

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2006

He even makes vests look cool.

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2006

Well, that’s a random assortment of celebrities.

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2006

This hair made Efron look just SO mysterious.

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2007

Oh, hey, remember when Efron had bangs?

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2007

Good call sweeping them away from your eyes, Efron. We like looking at those.

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2007

Efron is growing up and looking good doing it.

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