Sean Young
Acting
Born: Nov 20, 1959
From: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Vacancy | Brandi Michaels | 2022 | 8.0 |
| Planet Dune | Chase | 2021 | 5.2 |
| Charlie Mantle | Ms. Mantle | 2014 | 1.0 |
| The Man Who Came Back | Kate | 2008 | 4.3 |
| Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling | Self | 2007 | — |
| Jesse Stone: Sea Change | Sybil Martin | 2007 | 7.0 |
| Heckler | Self | 2007 | 5.9 |
| Headspace | Mother | 2005 | 5.136 |
| Confessions of an Action Star | Self / Honey | 2005 | 4.333 |
| A Killer Within | Rebecca 'Becky' Terrill | 2004 | 5.025 |
| Sugar & Spice | Mrs. Hill | 2001 | 6.42 |
| Painful Secrets | Joyce Cottrell | 2000 | 5.69 |
| Poor White Trash | Linda Bronco | 2000 | 4.5 |
| Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde | Helen Hyde | 1995 | 4.643 |
| Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell | Self | 1995 | 2.0 |
| Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Lt. Lois Einhorn | 1994 | 6.575 |
| Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | Marie Barth | 1994 | 4.375 |
| Fatal Instinct | Lola Cain | 1993 | 5.5 |
| Once Upon a Crime | Phoebe | 1992 | 5.714 |
| Blue Ice | Stacy Mansdorf | 1992 | 5.281 |
| Love Crimes | Dana Greenway | 1992 | 4.266 |
| A Kiss Before Dying | Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson | 1991 | 5.565 |
| Fire Birds | Billie Lee Guthries | 1990 | 5.028 |
| Cousins | Tish Kozinski | 1989 | 6.048 |
| No Way Out | Susan Atwell | 1987 | 6.855 |
| Wall Street | Kate Gekko | 1987 | 7.166 |
| Dune | Chani | 1984 | 6.182 |
| Blade Runner | Rachael | 1982 | 7.939 |
| Young Doctors in Love | Dr. Stephanie Brody | 1982 | 5.264 |
| Stripes | Louise Cooper | 1981 | 6.567 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1959 |
| From | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |