Edward Furlong Then
On the other side, Edward Furlong shone brightly from the start. He won Teen Idol and went on to play John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgement Day. His portrayal of a skinhead in American History X was praised for its realism but panned for its shocking violence. Pet Sematary 2, American Heart, Detroit Rock City, The Green Hornet, and A Home of Our Own are among the films in which Furlong has appeared. His acting career lasted well into the 1990s, with varying degrees of success (including another Terminator film) and a Japanese-only single called Hold on Tight.
Edward Furlong Then
Edward Furlong Now
Edward’s life had finally thrown him for a loop. As a result of his rapidly worsening drug and alcohol problems, his reputation began to suffer. In October of 2000, Edward was finally accepted into treatment. He said, “I was a drug user who used opium and cocaine. It was very frightening. I haven’t spoken about [partying] in a long time. Playing, clubbing, and doping coke seems to be lonely now. Taking heavy drugs gives me insomnia.” His prior drug addiction troubles are readily obvious on his face.
Edward Furlong Now
