Edward Furlong (born August 2, 1977) skyrocketed to fame at age 13 with his breakthrough role as John Connor in James Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), earning him both a Saturn Award and an MTV Movie Award.

He followed this with notable 1990s roles in films like Pet Sematary Two, American Heart, A Home of Our Own, and the acclaimed American History X, racking up multiple award nominations along the way. Discovered at a Pasadena Boys and Girls Club with no acting experience, Furlong was raised by his aunt and uncle after a custody battle and never completed high school.

As an adult, his promising career was heavily affected by substance use, leading to time in jail and rehabilitation. However, in 2022, Furlong announced he had reached four years of sobriety, offering a hopeful update to his turbulent personal story.