Edward Furlong

Edward Walter Furlong was born on August 2, 1977 in the small California town of Glendale. Edward is half Mexican by his mother and half Russian by his father. He never saw his father in his lifetime. Edward's mother, Eleanor Torres, could not withstand the load and gave her son under the care of uncle and aunt Sean and Nancy Furlong. Edward lived with them until the age of sixteen. In 1990, Edward came to the attention of Mali Finn, who was engaged in the selection of actors for a grandiose project. more

Edward Walter Furlong was born on August 2, 1977 in the small California town of Glendale. Edward is half Mexican by his mother and half Russian by his father. He never saw his father in his lifetime.

Edward's mother, Eleanor Torres, could not withstand the load and gave her son under the care of uncle and aunt Sean and Nancy Furlong. Edward lived with them until the age of sixteen.

In 1990, Edward came to the attention of Mali Finn, who was engaged in the selection of actors for a grandiose project. "Terminator-2: Judgment Day" Especially for the role of young John Connor. Finn noticed young Eddie in one of the Pasadena clubs and zealously defended his candidacy before the director. James Cameron . Furlong brilliantly coped with the task and starred in a blockbuster alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton. Overnight, Edward becomes one of Hollywood’s most promising young actors. Immediately after that, his mother showed up, but Eddie defended his independence through the court.

The sensational film was followed by roles in other films, where Furlong played with Meryl Streep, Vanessa Redgrave, Jeff Bridges. Edward starred in the film American Heart and American History X" along with Edward Norton.
However, in the future, the talented actor’s career derailed due to his own problems with the law, alcohol and drugs. According to numerous rumors, it was for this reason that he was not taken on the set of the film “Terminator-3”.
The personal life of the actor also did not work out. For a while he lived with Jackie Domek, who was his mentor. However, their relationship soured and they even sued over Furlong's income. Edward later married actress Rachel Bella, who bore him a son in 2006. The couple later divorced.