Sean Young
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 (142 titles)
4.5MovieThe Dummy Detective
Harriet Hubbard · 2025
4.0MovieCrave
Brigitte · 2025
MovieGuillotine
Self - Narrator (voice) · 2025
6.5MovieThe Activated Man
Agnes Gabriel · 2024
MovieHeather
Caitlyn · 2024
MovieNick and Nicky
Gloria · 2024
3.9MovieApe X Mecha Ape: New World Order
Lemuria · 2024
9.0ShowIcons Unearthed: Batman
Self · 2024
2.0MovieMY-01
Dr. Athena Bennett · 2023
5.0MovieJoke Man
Self · 2023
3.4MovieOuija Witch
Lilith · 2023
5.5MovieDC Down
President Powell · 2023
8.0MovieNo Vacancy
Brandi Michaels · 2022
6.6MovieIn Search of Tomorrow
Self - Interviewee · 2022
5.1MoviePlanet Dune
Chase · 2021
4.0MovieThe Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune
Self (voice) (archive footage) · 2021
7.9MovieIndiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Self - Actress (archive footage) · 2021
2.8MovieRain Beau's End
Nat Flickerman · 2020
MovieWho Wants Dessert?
Dr. Chambers · 2020
6.5MovieSkin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Self · 2020
4.5Movie5th Borough
Sabina · 2020
6.4MovieTime Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Self · 2020
6.8MovieTime Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Self · 2020
7.2ShowTime Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
Self · 2020
5.9MovieIn Vino
Linda · 2019
6.2MovieAxcellerator
Amanda Graham · 2019
1.0MoviePolice State
2018
6.8MovieHealed by Grace 2 : Ten Days of Grace
Becky Cavanaugh · 2018
7.0MovieAbove All Things
Barbara · 2018
6.5MovieWeinstein
Self · 2018