
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).

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV • 2000

ER
TV • 1994

One Tree Hill
TV • 2003

Third Watch
TV • 1999

Boston Public
TV • 2000

Reno 911!
TV • 2003

The Alienist
TV • 2018

Blade Runner 2049
MOVIE • 2017

Blade Runner
MOVIE • 1982

Crossbow
TV • 1987

The Young and the Restless
TV • 1973

Dune
MOVIE • 1984

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
MOVIE • 1994

Stripes
MOVIE • 1981

Kingpin
TV • 2003

Wall Street
MOVIE • 1987

Bone Tomahawk
MOVIE • 2015

Russians in the City of Angels
TV • 2003