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.
Twenty-four years later, in 2008, after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence seeks redemption by opening a Cobra Kai dojo, rekindling his rivalry with a highly successful Daniel LaRusso.