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).

Sean Young is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 18 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Icons Unearthed: Batman (2024), Joke Man (2023), Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age (2021), Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020), Gingerclown (2013), Yesenin (2005), Russians in the City of Angels (2003), Painful Secrets (2000). The recorded credits span 1973 to 2024, including 14 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.