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).
TV credits
Rated 9.0 out of 10
Icons Unearthed: Batman
2024
Rated 7.2 out of 10
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
2020
Rated 7.5 out of 10
The Alienist
2018
Rated 10.0 out of 10
Skating with the Stars
2010
Rated 0.0 out of 10
Gone Country
2008
Rated 5.6 out of 10
Yesenin
2005
Rated 7.8 out of 10
One Tree Hill
2003
Rated 7.2 out of 10
Reno 911!
2003
Rated 6.4 out of 10
Kingpin
2003
Rated 8.1 out of 10
Russians in the City of Angels
2003
Rated 7.7 out of 10
Boston Public
2000
Rated 7.6 out of 10
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Rated 7.9 out of 10
Third Watch
1999
Rated 4.6 out of 10
Gun
1997
Rated 8.1 out of 10
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Rated 7.8 out of 10
ER
1994
Rated 6.3 out of 10
Crossbow
1987
Rated 7.2 out of 10
Blood & Orchids
1986
Rated 6.3 out of 10
Tender Is the Night
1985
Rated 6.1 out of 10
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
Rated 6.6 out of 10
American Playhouse
1982
Rated 7.0 out of 10
The Young and the Restless
1973
Rated 5.1 out of 10
Film '72
1971