Edward Furlong, who gained international recognition as a child actor in the 1991 film "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," is approaching his 49th birthday with a renewed focus on his career and sobriety. Furlong, who had no prior acting credits before being cast as John Connor at age 13, starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton in the James Cameron-directed sequel. This role propelled him to stardom, but his career began to decline after his 1998 appearance in "American History X." Furlong subsequently struggled with addiction, entering rehabilitation for the first time in 2000.
Following his initial rehabilitation stint, the actor faced years of relapses and legal issues. Reports indicated that prolonged crystal meth use had a visible impact on his health. However, in recent years, Furlong has made significant strides in his recovery. He revealed in 2024 that he had restarted his acting career, describing it as a "second chance."
Furlong expressed his satisfaction with being back on set and sober. He noted the positive environment of working with other sober individuals, a departure from his previous experiences. In 2022, he underwent a dental procedure to replace his teeth with veneers, a decision he admitted took time to accept.
His recent public appearances include an outing in Los Angeles where he visited a grocery store and ate from a street vendor.
Furlong was scheduled to appear at the Melbourne Metro Comic Con on July 18-19 but canceled due to unforeseen circumstances preventing his travel to Australia. Organizers stated that Furlong was disappointed and intended to visit his Australian fans in the future. He appeared on set for "The Forest Hills" and "Unspeakable: Beyond the Wall of Sleep" two years ago, marking his return to acting.