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Sean Young
AKA: Mary Sean Young · شان یانگ
Acting
Born: 1959
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
15 Global Credits
🔥 1.7 Popularity
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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).
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
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
Self
2020 · US
The Alienist
Mrs. Van Bergen
2018 · US
Skating with the Stars
Self - Contestant
2010 · US
Yesenin
Айседора Дункан
2005 · RU
One Tree Hill
Hope Brown
2003 · US
Kingpin
Lorelei Klein
2003 · US
Russians in the City of Angels
Rachael Somov
2003 · RU
Boston Public
Candy Sobell
2000 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time | 2020 | Self |
| The Alienist | 2018 | Mrs. Van Bergen |
| Skating with the Stars | 2010 | Self - Contestant |
| Yesenin | 2005 | Айседора Дункан |
| One Tree Hill | 2003 | Hope Brown |
| Kingpin | 2003 | Lorelei Klein |
| Russians in the City of Angels | 2003 | Rachael Somov |
| Boston Public | 2000 | Candy Sobell |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2000 | Dusty |
| Third Watch | 1999 | Nancy |
| ER | 1994 | Anna Hayes |
| Crossbow | 1987 | Contributor |
| Late Night with David Letterman | 1982 | Self - Guest |
| American Playhouse | 1982 | Myra Harper |
| The Young and the Restless | 1973 | Meggie McClaine |