The Tragic Story Of Edward Furlong
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In this gripping video, we delve deep into the life and career of Edward Furlong, the once-rising star of Hollywood whose journey took unexpected turns. Edward Furlong captured hearts with his breakout role as John Connor in the iconic "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," showcasing immense talent at a young age. But what happened next?
We look at the highs and lows of Furlong's career, from his meteoric rise to fame to the challenges he faced in maintaining his success. We'll explore his roles in various films like "American History X," and more.
However, fame often comes with its own set of struggles, and Furlong's personal life took a turbulent turn. We'll discuss his battles with substance abuse, legal troubles, and personal demons that threatened to overshadow his acting prowess.
Join us as we uncover the captivating story of Edward Furlong's rise, fall, and his ongoing journey to reclaim his place in Hollywood. If you're a fan of cinematic history, celebrity stories, or just curious about the human side of fame, this video is a must-watch. Don't miss out on this in-depth exploration of "What Happened to Edward Furlong?"
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The man has been sober since the pandemic started and that's a massive accomplishment to say the least. Now Eddie's starting to heal his mental and emotional wounds. I have immense respect for the man.
@josepha3805
2 ай бұрын
Wow I haven't
@SkemeKOS
2 ай бұрын
PLANdemic* Get it right, brother.
@OdaVenom
2 ай бұрын
Sorry, but that's just what he says. Celebrities are all clean and sober for X days, until the next arrest with DUI and possession charges.
@SniffHeinkel
2 ай бұрын
@@OdaVenom RDJ cleaned himself up. It happens.
@isitoppositeday6944
Ай бұрын
You do know he's a serial abuser of women right? Like a true scumbag.
American history x was the shit. Dude did a great job in that. If you haven’t seen it you definitely should.
@ChadBest-ug8uo
6 күн бұрын
Great movie!
Edward Furlong has definitely seen some tough times, but I’m happy to Hear that he’s gotten sober and maintained it. I want to my comment by saying Edward Furlong if you’re reading this, I wish you the best.
Edward Furlong has always been a great actor. Very talented.
I survived years of childhood sexual assault. I drank and used to numb it all, and my mother told me I needed to get over it because I was an adult now. She didn't understand that I hadn't worked through that pain, so it was still there. Child actors suffer the same, maybe worse than I did, and when they drink and drug, they say, "they couldn't handle fame". And it's glossed over. They might have been able to handle fame if the people around them had protected them and helped them with healthy coping mechanisms.
@rockywatchesmovies
2 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear that, I can't begin to imagine. Well said about needing protection, unfortunately the money goes to the heads of the family too. There are so many of these tragic stories, but it seems that not much was done to try and stop it happening.
@donaldpeterson590
2 ай бұрын
@@rockywatchesmovies I've always been saddened by the willingness to sell someone's soul for a little cash. Especially your child's soul. I know it's hard to make it in that industry, but Jesus. It all fades away, anyway. The amount of power you have to gain to beat the monsters so they don't control you, is almost unattainable. I don't see how some survived.
@markgossett386
2 ай бұрын
You didn't enjoy getting laid when you were young?
@williamvictorian1756
2 ай бұрын
@@donaldpeterson590 The grim reality and the truth of the matter is that most of them didn't!!!!!
@PleaseStopTheGenocidesnow
2 ай бұрын
I hope you are happy and healthy now❤
Drugs! What else is new? Phoenix, Hoffman, Ledger, Haims, Belushi, Farley.......I can't believe Furlong's alive...
@michaelwills1926
2 ай бұрын
He broke the line of incredibly convenient departures.
@williamvictorian1756
2 ай бұрын
@@michaelwills1926 Yes he did!!!! Now let's hope that he can actually survive the 21st century and make something of himself again!!!! OMG , he also needs to really get back in shape too !!!! Will someone help him please!!!!!!
@sir_john_hammond
2 ай бұрын
@@williamvictorian1756 few of us are going to survive the 21st century. But I suppose if anyone can, it's John Connor.
@williamvictorian1756
2 ай бұрын
@@sir_john_hammond How right you are!!!!
@TonyXandrou
2 ай бұрын
On the real yall
I had the biggest crush on him in the 90s i thought he was so so handsome and he was a good actor. He killed it in American history x!
Much respect to Edward, I know first hand how hard alcoholism and addiction is to get away from.
Amazing actor, I wish him the best.
So sad, Terminator 2 is my favorite movie of all time. He had so much potential. I also struggle with substance abuse so I can definitely sympathize with him. So much wasted potential on both of our parts.
@rockywatchesmovies
8 ай бұрын
Sorry to here that, unfortunately for Furlong the odds were always against him I think. I hope he can stay clean and get his career back on track.
@clikzip
8 ай бұрын
@@rockywatchesmovies I can’t imagine being that young, with that much money and people just throwing drugs at you. Of course you are going to party. Especially when you have the addict gene. I’d love to see him make a comeback like Brendan fraiser.
@arlenematabalao2791
8 ай бұрын
I think terminator dark fate will did much better at the box office if edward furlong is cast in the movie. Not a face mop of him. Me, I will only watch terminator movie again no matter how bad the movie is if they cast the now 46 years edward as john connor.
@clikzip
8 ай бұрын
@@arlenematabalao2791 for sure it would have. Been back the original t2 cast. It would’ve killed just from nostalgia. Terminator 1-2 were both dark serious movies. The later films all seem somewhat comical. If they are going to reboot it they need a dark knight vibe. Dark and serious. Not light, cingey and comical
@rockywatchesmovies
8 ай бұрын
It would be good to see him back in the role. I think the Terminator franchise is done for now though sadly.@@arlenematabalao2791
You forgot Detroit Rock City!!! Which is one of his best movies besides American History X
@erinl4111
2 ай бұрын
Pecker is underrated, too!
@KEN-1991
2 ай бұрын
and his worst one is The Crow IV: Wicked Prayer.
@n2skiing76
2 ай бұрын
T2 is the best
@Gh0stfaceKill4h
2 ай бұрын
@@KEN-1991I can’t hold that over him since every Crow sequel sucked ass. They literally had James pen a script for a sequel in order to say no cause he wrote a Female Crow and Miramax essentially wanted to continually remake the 94 Brandon Lee formula. Atleast the Female Crow script treatment went on to inspire The Bride’s origin in Kill Bill.
@ldevine3292
2 ай бұрын
That movie was amazing! That’s his main film for me.
He was suppose to be the leader of the resistance
Detroit Rock City was a great movie!! Can't believe you missed that one!! Glad to hear about your sobriety!! I know that pain all too well including the mouth/teeth pain!! April 18th will make 6 years sober!
@TrudyPatootie
2 ай бұрын
*Congratulations on maintaining your sobriety Cgill. I marked April 18th on* *my calendar for you with the number 6. I'm proud of you!* 💫👏👏
@cgill4269
2 ай бұрын
@@TrudyPatootie Thank you so much for your kind words & support!! Feel free to reach out anytime =)
@williamvictorian1756
2 ай бұрын
@@cgill4269 And thank you for your great memory and reminding all of us about how great a movie "Detroit Rock City" was !!!!! That was a real classic!!!!!
@sir_john_hammond
2 ай бұрын
He got new teeth, there's a vid about it
@cgill4269
2 ай бұрын
@@sir_john_hammond I'm working on mine too =)
Edward Furlong will always be that sweet crazy little John Conner boy
When he was younger, he reminds me a bit of the gorgeous French actor Alain Delon. I'm glad he's still acting and getting a second chance. Sobriety is a lifelong challenge.
For me Edward Furlong is the most handsome male celebrity that has graced hollywood 😊
@luisrizo8813
8 ай бұрын
Don't do drugs.
@richradtylr4
3 ай бұрын
Not leo or johnny depp?
@estremo126
2 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@rossgallie1
2 ай бұрын
He was
@JasonMaldonado-mg9xk
2 ай бұрын
That’s hot
He will ALWAYS be a great actor to me ❤
@robynsegg
2 ай бұрын
Same here! American History X, to me is his signature movie. He should've gotten an Oscar alongside Edward Norton.
The man was the coolest thing in the early 90's. He has had his struggles but has bounced back considerably. Huge respect for him!
Very happy to see he got his smile back. I’ve just seen a 2014 film, AFTERMATH, with Edward as an extra! He’s ballooned in weight since then but I’m sure he’ll get his physique and looks back being clean etc. Really happy he got his smile back too! Hopefully things are only going to get better for him from now onwards!🙏🏻
@eileenkenney
2 ай бұрын
I think some addicts actually tend to gain weight after going sober. They might replace their chemical addiction with a food/sugar addiction. Overeating is at least healthier than heroine, cocaine, and meth. I’m happy he is clean and finding his way in life.
@dragonofhatefulretribution9041
2 ай бұрын
@@eileenkenney Totally agreed!
@williamvictorian1756
2 ай бұрын
If only he can now focus on getting everything back in place before all of this awful stuff happened to him!!!! Especially getting his physical appearance back ( like losing about 40 or 50 lbs of all of that fat and turning it into some muscle!!!! I think with the right motivation that he can do this!!!!!
I can’t even imagine what he went through in order to get these roles. Now that we know the truth about children actors in Hollywood.
It’s extremely sad what happened to him. The bottom line is he stayed in LA too long working in the “business” and didn’t meet the small circle of “right” people in the entertainment business. I’ve seen this happen, I worked in the entertainment in LA. It’s really dark and really messed up.
@breaks3085
5 ай бұрын
Whats so dark about it ?
@AdverbsAndNouns
2 ай бұрын
@@breaks3085 alot of nasty people. I use to party at the Roosevelt hotel 🏨
@williamvictorian1756
2 ай бұрын
@@breaks3085 Everything !!!!!
@williamvictorian1756
2 ай бұрын
@@breaks3085 Just look at what happened to Corey Ham! and even Heath Ledger!!!!
The funny thing to me is how people act like actors aren’t regular people
@GrimmEnt.
8 күн бұрын
So true. People don't realize that they are human beings they make mistakes and struggle with life just like the rest of us.
@adamantium4797
4 күн бұрын
@@GrimmEnt.Oh boo hoo
@GrimmEnt.
4 күн бұрын
@@adamantium4797 gfy
American History X is a classic and his preformance was brilliant...if thats the end of your resume, you should be satisfied with your career
So glad to see him sober and looking better lately.
I had such a crush on him when I was younger
@ivillasenor2829
2 ай бұрын
Same!!
@rhondamclain3430
2 ай бұрын
Me too!! I was like a school girl when I got to meet him at Motor City Comic Con last year( I'm almost 50),he was so sweet & truly down to earth.
@joshtaylor6911
2 ай бұрын
Yep me too😊
He should star in a movie or show with Elijah Wood, Macaulay Culkin, Haley Joel Osment, and Corey Feldman. I just think these guys would make an interesting team.
He’s been groomed it’s so sad he’s a brilliant actor well now. Can’t wait to see what he does next.
@kirkhall2099
4 ай бұрын
He is a good actor. Not brilliant
@tomthemantv6482
3 ай бұрын
@@kirkhall2099Yet, his only performance before T2 was carrying a box on stage in a play.
@juanitamorgan5475
2 ай бұрын
You should see him in that movie before and after with Liam neeson and Meryl streep
You can almost see the switch flip in 2000. Everything about him seems to change.
Furlong is actually a pretty funny guy from some the stuff I've seen. I could see him as a good fit for the right comedies as the big funny guy.
Ed Furlong has certainly starred alongside some Hollywood legends!
Note to Edward Furlong if he sees. Please don’t give up on yourself . I believe in you. Though the road is long, it’s not impossible. You can do this. Stay safe and remenber you’re still loved and will always be loved. * Sorry, I forgot to check what I wrote before sending. It's an annoying habit I'll try to get rid of. Especially when you have a supposedly intelligent keyboard. You think you're writing something but it turns out to be something else. I meant " don't give up" but I ended up saying " don't give in" but I fixed it now*
He was my first crush at the age of 10 years old. I had posters of him from Tiger Beat on my wall as a young lady. I am so glad to hear that he is doing better and has projects. I will always love and support his acting endeavors - good or bad. My fav movie of his is probably Pecker (John Waters movie). Such a good role and he played a Baltimore boy well. :) Love you, Eddie!
I really want him to write a memoir. He's definitely got some Hollywood horror stories.
@Nyx9-vd4oj
3 ай бұрын
Maybe but i would blame it on the times. The laws didn't protect kids cause the confederacy groomed children and had the lowest age of consent in some of the states.
@waynehand4600
5 күн бұрын
@@Nyx9-vd4ojDixie crats
I saw an interview with him recently and he seems to be doing well, was very well spoken. Wish him well.
Mali Finn was the one who also found Brad Renfro, brought him to the den of wolves that is Hollyweird and we all know how that turned out
@nickadams2451
2 ай бұрын
I would like to know does Mali Finn feel any responsibility for either of them?
@EastSide-qc5oy
2 ай бұрын
@@nickadams2451 Mali Finn died in 2007.
@williamvictorian1756
2 ай бұрын
@@EastSide-qc5oy Oh well !!! We all know how her story ended!!!! RIP Ms Finn!!!!!????
@EastSide-qc5oy
2 ай бұрын
@@williamvictorian1756 Clearly not everyone does. She died young from melanoma. No one has any evidence she was in any way nefarious or had a hand in any abuse, as far as I can tell. She was a talented, successful casting director. If there’s evidence she was complicit in anything bad, that would be awful.
@williamvictorian1756
2 ай бұрын
@@EastSide-qc5oy I hear you!!!! Thanks for clearing everything up!!!!!
When I was a little kid, I used to think Edward F and Leonardo DiCaprio were the same person….Same with Cyndi Lauper and Madonna
@user-wg3gy7sy9z
Ай бұрын
Thats odd. I guess you were young so ill give you a pass
@sammidizzle5599
5 күн бұрын
@@user-wg3gy7sy9z 🤣🤣🤣
Brainscan is such an underrated classic.
Dam she was 26 and he was 13, imagine the out cry if he was 26 and she was 13. Like Drake dating Millie Bobby Brown when she was only 14 yo.
@12HpyPws
2 ай бұрын
Sad double standard. The exact thing happens in schools all around. The boy students are considered less victims and more lucky.
he was great in Detroit Rock City.
I really hope he gets his life back together like Macaulay Culkin did. It's sad to see these famous child actors struggling so much as adults. All that Hollywood glitz and glamour may seem like a great thing but it takes a mental toll on children.
Don’t sleep on my two fav movies he did Pecker & Detroit Rock City
Pulling for you Edward.
Thanks for posting this video!!😍♥️
@rockywatchesmovies
7 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@victoriabean6279
7 ай бұрын
@@rockywatchesmovies👍🏾😉
he was way cute. Had awesome hair.
heh heh i remember edward in Brainscan, i loved that movie.
@Lethnion
Ай бұрын
Me too :D - He was great in Pet Sematary 2 from 1992 too :D
Had a massive crush on Eddie when he was younger still love him 💖
As a child he was amazingly good actor. I looked forward to seeing his work as an adult. I hope he gets another chance to act in a good film in the future. He deserves it.
6:30 His son Ethan has AWESOME taste in music, since he's rocking a #DepecheMode's Violator t-shirt! I love it!!! Violator is one of the BEST ALBUMS to come out of the 90s! PERIOD!!!
when you find yourself "co-starring" with Corey Feldman in a straight-to-video outing, you know your career is over ... ... and maybe it's just me, but I don't think the road back to stardom passes by Shelley Duvall's house
He's so good in Pecker, great acting and great movie!
Detroit Rock City and Pet Cemetery 2 were good films he also starred in.
His character in Detroit Rock City was my first on screen crush ❤😂
Love him in American History X
Best wishes to him i hope he gets more movie rolls.
He looked like that Twilight actress.
@adamantium4797
4 күн бұрын
Lool
I like your narration style
Sending love into the atmosphere for Mr furlong
So glad to see him getting well and rebuilding. John Conner was so relatable we watched T2 almost every weekend as pre teens.
I’m sure show biz and child acting had nothing to do with his issues…
“Found himself arrested twice.” I always find such statements amusing, like the dude wakes up still standing and all of a sudden is getting arrested while he stands there confused, wondering why it happened to him. 😂
@MorgEllon-ye9pi
2 ай бұрын
You're clearly not very familiar with blackout drinking.
@Marcel_Audubon
2 ай бұрын
yeah, and that happened twice
@Marcel_Audubon
2 ай бұрын
@@MorgEllon-ye9pi you sound pretty proud of being very familiar with it
@waynehand4600
5 күн бұрын
That’s like waking up dead
growing up.........I loved Edward F........ he was a legend, esp in terminator 2 , omg working with ARNIE would of been my dream but shows how hollowood can kill a young talent like him
@rockywatchesmovies
8 ай бұрын
This happens all too often to young actors and the like , such a shame
@JamesRichards-mj9kw
8 ай бұрын
Furlong was too old to play a nine-year-old in that terrible film.
@tomthemantv6482
3 ай бұрын
@@rockywatchesmoviesWhat I liked about Edward Furlong was the movies he got cast in, never seemed like a typical Hollywood movie to me.
Once a good actor always a good actor he will be back God willing
I thought he died of an overdose years ago. Glad to hear hes still with us. You know your career has gone to💩 if your co star is corey feldman.
I think he would be great as the next GHOST RIDER.... and in CONSTANTINE..
Happy Valentine's day 🥰💕 Eddie 💙💘
Jacqueline Domac was definitely a very strange chapter in his life.
@user-vk4ff7cc3c
4 ай бұрын
i hate her
@MothGirl007
3 ай бұрын
She is a monster, imho.
@chrish4nsen
3 ай бұрын
@@MothGirl007 no, she's a f*cked up human. we gotta stop dehumanizing ppl who do f*cked up things.
NIIICCCCEEEEEE!
I love him in the movie s home of our own he did a great job he seemed like such a sweet boy
i cannot finish the video, as much as i'd like to. this fast, careless rundown of words is annoying to listen to.
If you're an 80s baby, Edward will forever be a part of your childhood
You missed Pet Cemetery 2!
I hope him great success
I hope you stay well, Ed Furlong.
AHX is my favorite role of his
American history x is my favorite
Man's a Legend!
An exceptional talent
You forgot Pet Sematary 2 and Detroit Rock City
There is a picture of him online , standing behind a seated, and similarly wrung out Ron Jeremy that is just so awful. I just saw him on Michael Rosenbaum's Inside of You channel and he looks so much better. I hope he sticks with the sobriety.
Hope he stays clean. I’m rooting for him 😁
13 years old! She was twice his age! Dude if this happened to a girl hell would freezee over.
@Anonymous-wb3nz
2 ай бұрын
Waaaaah
@Marcel_Audubon
2 ай бұрын
it happens to young girls every day of the week and hell is still a warm, warm place
You missed a movie he was in "Pet Semetary 2" wasn't my fav but it was definitely on his resume
God bless him
I've been clean from hard drugs since 2018 too, and my teeth are still messed up. It's a small world.
Loved him in Brainscan
This is so sad...
Too bad he can’t be in any of the newer terminator movies as a adult it would have been great to see him as his character in the movie all grown up being the guy the movie said he was going to be
@bc1969214
2 ай бұрын
That reminds me not just Eddie Furlong had some problems but Nick Stahl who played John Connor did as well.
One time a lady lied to me about him saying that he was gay and it was never true.Her name was amy martin
I remember dining at a Koo Koo Roo in LA back when must have still been in his teens. He was dining alone in plain sight. No on approached him. Maybe vecause he looked so bad huge puffy circles under his eyes. I'm glad he's doing better these days
God bless him 🙏
He was great in American History X
The point is Eddie is still with us. Sadly Brad Renfro isn’t. I’ve said he will always be the only John Connor.
There is another video in which Edward Furlong says that all of his problems were caused by bad choices that he made.
This confirmes what I suspected.
PreTeen/Teen Jenn TOP 3 Hollywood Crushes ,in no particular order 😊 Edward Furlong Jonathan Brandis Corey Haim
Also he played in the movie Detroit Rock City
RIP 👍👍👍
BAD choices is an understatement. Drugs and terrible behaviour. Be better. DO better.
I remember the kid " screetching " too much in the Terminator (2).
He had the world on his feet, and threw it all away. Sorry i like the guy but it is what it is.