Sean Young
Actor
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
Blade Runner
as Rachael 1982
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
as Lt. Lois Einhorn 1994
Dune
as Chani 1984
Bone Tomahawk
as Mrs. Porter 2015
Wall Street
as Kate Gekko 1987
Stripes
as Louise Cooper 1981
No Way Out
as Susan Atwell 1987
Sugar & Spice
as Mrs. Hill 2001
Escape Room
as Ramona 2017
Fire Birds
as Billie Lee Guthries 1990
Jug Face
as Loriss 2013
Fatal Instinct
as Lola Cain 1993
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
as Marie Barth 1994
A Kiss Before Dying
as Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson 1991
Once Upon a Crime
as Phoebe 1992
Jesse Stone: Sea Change
as Sybil Martin 2007