Sean Young
Known for ActingBorn 1959-11-20Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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.
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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).
Known for
Blade Runner 2049
2017 · as Rachael
Blade Runner
1982 · as Rachael
Bone Tomahawk
2015 · as Mrs. Porter
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1994 · as Lt. Lois Einhorn
Dune
1984 · as Chani
Stripes
1981 · as Louise Cooper
No Way Out
1987 · as Susan Atwell
Wall Street
1987 · as Kate Gekko
Cousins
1989 · as Tish Kozinski
Fatal Instinct
1993 · as Lola Cain
Painful Secrets
2000 · as Joyce Cottrell
Fire Birds
1990 · as Billie Lee Guthries
Sugar & Spice
2001 · as Mrs. Hill
Parasomnia
2008 · as Madeline Volpe
Young Doctors in Love
1982 · as Dr. Stephanie Brody
Blue Ice
1992 · as Stacy Mansdorf
A Kiss Before Dying
1991 · as Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
Escape Room
2017 · as Ramona