About
Sean Young, born Mary Sean Young on November 20, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky, is an American actress recognized for her roles in 1980s sci-fi and thrillers. A former model and dancer trained at the School of American Ballet, she debuted in Jane Austen in Manhattan (1980) and broke through with Stripes (1981), followed by her iconic portrayal of replicant Rachael in Blade Runner (1982) opposite Harrison Ford. She continued with high-profile films like Dune (1984) as Chani, No Way Out (1987) with Kevin Costner, and Wall Street (1987). Despite career setbacks, including losing the Batman (1989) role to Kim Basinger after an injury, Young showcased comedic flair in Fatal Instinct (1993) and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) as the villain. Later, she appeared in independent films such as Poor White Trash (2000), Sugar & Spice (2001), and TV projects including Jesse Stone: Sea Change...
Known for
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries • 2000
One Tree HillSeries • 2003
ERSeries • 1994
Third WatchSeries • 1999
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
Blade Runner 2049Movie • 2017
Reno 911!Series • 2003
Boston PublicSeries • 2000
Blade RunnerMovie • 1982
The Young and the RestlessSeries • 1973
The AlienistSeries • 2018
DuneMovie • 1984
Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveMovie • 1994
CrossbowSeries • 1987
Bone TomahawkMovie • 2015
Wall StreetMovie • 1987
StripesMovie • 1981
KingpinSeries • 2003
No Way OutMovie • 1987
Fatal InstinctMovie • 1993
Escape RoomMovie • 2017
Sugar & SpiceMovie • 2001
ParasomniaMovie • 2008
Once Upon a CrimeMovie • 1992