Who is Link Larkin in Hairspray?

Popular teen idol and Amber's boyfriend who falls for Tracy.

Who plays Link Larkin in Hairspray?

Link Larkin is played by Zac Efron.

Link Larkin's abilities include pop singing, dance performance, television acting, charisma, career management.

Link Larkin has 5 mapped relationships in Hairspray. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Anti-hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Pop singing, Dance performance, Television acting, Charisma, Career management

Link Larkin — related — Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky)
Link Larkin — related — Amber Von Tussle (Brittany Snow)
Link Larkin — related — Corny Collins (James Marsden)
Link Larkin — Romantic Love Interest — Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky)
Their romance develops from Tracy's admiration into a mutual relationship.

Link grows fonder of Tracy, later realizes that he loves her, and kisses her at the celebration.
Link Larkin — Romantic Boyfriend — Amber Von Tussle (Brittany Snow)
Their relationship is undermined by Link's growing love for Tracy.

The plot describes Amber as Link's girlfriend, but Link later breaks away from her to dance with Tracy.