Sean Young
Acting
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).
Known for
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movieThe Dummy Detective
2025
Harriet Hubbard
movieCrave
2025
Brigitte
movieGuillotine
2025
Self - Narrator (voice)
movieThe Activated Man
2024
Agnes Gabriel
movieHeather
2024
Caitlyn
movieNick and Nicky
2024
Gloria
movieMY-01
2023
Dr. Athena Bennett
movieOuija Witch
2023
Lilith
movieDC Down
2023
President Powell
movieNo Vacancy
2022
Brandi Michaels
movieIn Search of Tomorrow
2022
Self - Interviewee
moviePlanet Dune
2021
Chase
movieThe Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune
2021
Self (voice) (archive footage)
movieIndiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
2021
Self - Actress (archive footage)
movieRain Beau's End
2020
Nat Flickerman
movieWho Wants Dessert?
2020
Dr. Chambers
movie5th Borough
2020
Sabina
movieIn Vino
2019
Linda
movieAxcellerator
2019
Amanda Graham
movieHealed by Grace 2 : Ten Days of Grace
2018
Becky Cavanaugh
movieAbove All Things
2018
Barbara
tvThe Alienist
2018
Mrs. Van Bergen
movieFuture '38
2017
Mabel
movieBlade Runner 2049
2017
Rachael
movieThe Networker
2017
Margie Mangano
movieEscape Room
2017
Ramona
movieLeaves of the Tree
2016
Sweetness
movieThe Black Dove
2016
Bonnie Williams
movieBone Tomahawk
2015
Mrs. Porter
movieDarling
2015
Madame
movieStar Trek: Renegades
2015
Dr. Lucien
movieCharlie Mantle
2014
Ms. Mantle
movieRandom Encounters
2013
Terri Preston
movieComplicity
2013
Cynthia Tapple Ph D.
movieJug Face
2013
Loriss
movieGingerclown
2013
Nelly the Spiderwoman
movieSend No Flowers
2013
Toni Albano
movieAttack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
2012
Brenda Stratford
Skating with the Stars
2010
Self - Contestant
movieThe Republic
2010
Martha Alden
movieHaunted Echoes
2008
Laura Dykstra
movieParasomnia
2008
Madeline Volpe
movieHeckler
2007
Self
movieJesse Stone: Sea Change
2007
Sybil Martin
movieA Job to Kill For
2006
Jennifer Kamplan
movieThe Garden
2006
Miss Grace Chapman
movieHome for the Holidays
2005
Martha McCarthy
tvYesenin
2005
Айседора Дункан
movieHeadspace
2005
Mother
movieGhosts Never Sleep
2005
Rebecca
movieConfessions of an Action Star
2005
Self / Honey
movieA Killer Within
2004
Rebecca 'Becky' Terrill
tvOne Tree Hill
2003
Hope Brown
tvReno 911!
2003
New Wiegel
movieThe King and Queen of Moonlight Bay
2003
Sandy Bateman
movieFirst to Die
2003
Joanna Wade
tvKingpin
2003
Lorelei Klein
tvRussians in the City of Angels
2003
Rachael Somov
movieBefore I Say Goodbye
2003
Nell MacDermott Cauliff
movieThreat of Exposure
2002
Dr. Daryl Sheleigh
movieAftermath
2002
Rachel Anderson
movieNight Class
2001
Claire Sherwood
movieMockingbird Don't Sing
2001
Dr. Judy Bingham
movieSugar & Spice
2001
Mrs. Hill
movieThe Amati Girls
2001
Christine
moviePoor White Trash
2000
Linda Bronco
tvBoston Public
2000
Candy Sobell
moviePainful Secrets
2000
Joyce Cottrell
tvThird Watch
1999
Nancy
movieThe Cowboy and the Movie Star
1998
Sean Livingston
movieMotel Blue
1997
Lana Hawking
movieMen
1997
Stella James
movieThe Invader
1997
Annie Nilssen
tvGun
1997
Paula
movieException to the Rule
1997
Angela Bayer
movieEverything to Gain
1996
Mallory Jordan Keswick
movieThe Proprietor
1996
Virginia Kelly / Sally
movieEvil Has a Face
1996
Gwen McGerrall
movieMirage
1995
Jennifer Gale
movieBolt
1995
Patty Deerheart
movieDr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde
1995
Helen Hyde
tvER
1994
Anna Hayes
movieEven Cowgirls Get the Blues
1994
Marie Barth
movieModel by Day
1994
Mercedes
movieWitness to the Execution
1994
Jessica Traynor
movieAce Ventura: Pet Detective
1994
Lt. Lois Einhorn
movieFatal Instinct
1993
Lola Cain
movieBlue Ice
1992
Stacy Mansdorf
movieSketch Artist
1992
Rayanne Whitfield
movieLove Crimes
1992
Dana Greenway
movieForever
1992
Mary Miles Minter
movieA Kiss Before Dying
1991
Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
movieFire Birds
1990
Billie Lee Guthries
movieCousins
1989
Tish Kozinski
movieThe Boost
1988
Linda Brown
movieWall Street
1987
Kate Gekko
movieArena Brains
1987
Artist
movieNo Way Out
1987
Susan Atwell
tvBlood & Orchids
1986
Lenore Bergman
tvTender Is the Night
1985
Rosemary Hoyt
movieUnder the Biltmore Clock
1985
Myra Harper
movieBaby: Secret of the Lost Legend
1985
Susan Matthews-Loomis
movieDune
1984
Chani
movieYoung Doctors in Love
1982
Dr. Stephanie Brody
movieBlade Runner
1982
Rachael
tvLate Night with David Letterman
1982
Self - Guest
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Myra Harper
movieStripes
1981
Louise Cooper
movieJane Austen in Manhattan
1980
Ariadne Charlton
tvThe Young and the Restless
1973
Meggie McClaine
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movieWitness to the Execution
1994
Second Unit Director