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Sean Young
Born: 1959-11-20
Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Sean Young

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).

Known For

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation7.6
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
One Tree Hill7.8
One Tree Hill
2003
ER7.8
ER
1994
Third Watch7.9
Third Watch
1999
Reno 911!7.2
Reno 911!
2003
Boston Public7.6
Boston Public
2000
Blade Runner 20497.6
Blade Runner 2049
2017
Late Night with David Letterman6.1
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
The Alienist7.5
The Alienist
2018
Blade Runner7.9
Blade Runner
1982
The Young and the Restless7.0
The Young and the Restless
1973
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective6.6
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1994