Sean Young
Biography
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 (2007) and Lifetime movies, maintaining a steady output into the 2010s and 2020s with roles in Axcellerator (2019).
Filmography
The Dummy Detective
2025
as Harriet Hubbard
Crave
2025
as Brigitte
Guillotine
2025
as Self - Narrator (voice)
The Activated Man
2024
as Agnes Gabriel
Heather
2024
as Caitlyn
Nick and Nicky
2024
as Gloria
Ape X Mecha Ape: New World Order
2024
as Lemuria
MY-01
2023
as Dr. Athena Bennett
Joke Man
2023
as Self
Ouija Witch
2023
as Lilith
DC Down
2023
as President Powell
No Vacancy
2022
as Brandi Michaels
In Search of Tomorrow
2022
as Self - Interviewee
Planet Dune
2021
as Chase
The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune
2021
as Self (voice) (archive footage)
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
2021
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
Rain Beau's End
2020
as Nat Flickerman
Who Wants Dessert?
2020
as Dr. Chambers
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
2020
as Self
5th Borough
2020
as Sabina
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
as Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020
as Self
In Vino
2019
as Linda
Axcellerator
2019
as Amanda Graham