Edward Furlong
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An American actor who became an overnight teen star as young John Connor, the future resistance leader, in James Cameron's blockbuster 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' (1991), a debut that won him a Saturn Award. Edward Furlong went on to deliver a raw, affecting performance as the impressionable younger brother drawn into neo-Nazism in 'American History X' (1998). The California-born actor showed real promise as a sensitive young lead, though later personal struggles disrupted his career. He remains best remembered for those two indelible roles that captured a wounded, adolescent vulnerability.
Edward Furlong
49 Movies
3 Series
An American actor who became an overnight teen star as young John Connor, the future resistance leader, in James Cameron's blockbuster 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' (1991), a debut that won him a Saturn Award. Edward Furlong went on to deliver a raw, affecting performance as the impressionable younger brother drawn into neo-Nazism in 'American History X' (1998). The California-born actor showed real promise as a sensitive young lead, though later personal struggles disrupted his career. He remains best remembered for those two indelible roles that captured a wounded, adolescent vulnerability.
Movies
Plays John Connor
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991
Plays Danny
American History X
1998
Plays John Connor
Terminator: Dark Fate
2019
Plays Tupper
The Green Hornet
2011
Plays Jeff Matthews
Pet Sematary II
1992
Plays Shayne Lacey
A Home of Our Own
1993
Plays Jacob Ryan
Before and After
1996
Plays Sean
Assault on Wall Street
2013
Plays Pecker
Pecker
1998
Plays Ron Decker
Animal Factory
2000
Plays Hawk
Detroit Rock City
1999
Plays Jimmy Cuervo / The Crow
The Crow: Wicked Prayer
2005
Plays Berto
Awaken
2015
Plays Michael
Brainscan
1994
Plays Colin
Night of the Demons
2009
Plays Collin Fenwick
The Grass Harp
1996
Plays Reuben Shapira
Little Odessa
1994
Plays Adrian Archer
Attack on Darfur
2009
Plays Charlie
Arachnoquake
2012
Plays Nick
American Heart
1992
Plays Sam
Living & Dying
2007
Plays Troy
Heart of a Champion
2023
Plays Brad
Aftermath
2014
Plays Tommy
For the Love of Money
2012
Plays Harry Katish
Stoic
2009
Plays Simon di Clarendon
Knights of the Quest
2001
Plays Jimmy Wright
Jimmy and Judy
2006
Plays Brandon Nichols
The Visitation
2006
Plays Petrovsky
The Mortician
2011
Plays Jack / Frank
Below Zero
2011
Plays Tye
High Hopes
2006
Plays Philip Markham
Cruel World
2006
Plays Adam Waltz
Dark Reel
2008
Plays Thomas Burton
Awakened
2013
Plays Malik
Intermedio
2005
Plays Chris
Warriors of Terra
2006
Plays Thomas Cross
Three Blind Mice
2003
Plays David Goodman
Canes
2006
Plays Ravi
Crave
2013
Plays Willy
A Winter Rose
2016
Plays Samuel Peters (The Zombie King)
The Zombie King
2013
Plays Smith
Tequila, historia de una pasión
2011
Plays Noah
The Last Light
2014
Plays Marsden
Stitch
2014
Plays Gary
Venice Underground
2005
Producer
Plays Matt
Matt's Chance
2013
Plays Pete Nelson
This Is Not a Movie
2011
Plays Frank
Paranormal Abduction
2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Edward Furlong and where are they from?
Edward Furlong is 49 years old, born on August 2, 1977 in Glendale, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Edward Furlong?
Edward Furlong is best known for roles in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, American History X, Terminator: Dark Fate.
How many movies has Edward Furlong been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Edward Furlong has appeared in 49 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Edward Furlong's first movie?
The career of Edward Furlong began with Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
What is Edward Furlong's most recent movie or series?
Edward Furlong's most recent release is Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steve Johnson, which premiered on July 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Edward Furlong appeared in?
On television, Edward Furlong has appeared in CSI: NY, Saturday Night Live, Perception, The Glades.
Edward Furlong
1977-08-02 · Glendale, California, USA
Edward Walter Furlong (born August 2, 1977) is an American actor whose best known film roles include John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Daniel Vinyard in American History X. He is a two-time Saturn Award nominee, winning the 1992 Best Performance by a Younger Actor award for his performance in Terminator 2. He also won the 1992 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for his work in the film.