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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.
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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).
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- 2025The Dummy DetectiveHarriet Hubbard
- 2025CraveBrigitte
- 2025GuillotineSelf - Narrator (voice)
- 2024The Activated ManAgnes Gabriel
- 2024HeatherCaitlyn
- 2024Nick and NickyGloria
- 2024Ape X Mecha Ape: New World OrderLemuria
- 2023MY-01Dr. Athena Bennett
- 2023Joke ManSelf
- 2023Ouija WitchLilith
- 2023DC DownPresident Powell
- 2022No VacancyBrandi Michaels
- 2022In Search of TomorrowSelf - Interviewee
- 2021Planet DuneChase
- 2021The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making DuneSelf (voice) (archive footage)
- 2021Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden AgeSelf - Actress (archive footage)
- 2020Rain Beau's EndNat Flickerman
- 2020Who Wants Dessert?Dr. Chambers
- 2020Skin: A History of Nudity in the MoviesSelf
- 20205th BoroughSabina
- 2020Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-FiSelf
- 2020Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight MadnessSelf
- 2019In VinoLinda
- 2019AxcelleratorAmanda Graham
- 2018Police StateActor
- 2018Healed by Grace 2 : Ten Days of GraceBecky Cavanaugh
- 2018Above All ThingsBarbara
- 2018WeinsteinSelf
- 2017Future '38Mabel
- 2017Blade Runner 2049Rachael
- 2017The NetworkerMargie Mangano
- 2017Escape RoomRamona
- 2017Lost Cat CoronaRoxie
- 2016Confidence GameSylvie
- 2016Leaves of the TreeSweetness
- 2016The Black DoveBonnie Williams
- 2015Bone TomahawkMrs. Porter
- 2015DarlingMadame
- 2014Charlie MantleMs. Mantle
- 2014My Trip Back to the Dark SideActress
- 2014Dummy DetectiveActor
- 2014M.A.R.R.AZoe
- 2013Random EncountersTerri Preston
- 2013ComplicityCynthia Tapple Ph D.
- 2013Jug FaceLoriss
- 2013GingerclownNelly the Spiderwoman
- 2013Send No FlowersToni Albano
- 2012Attack of the 50 Foot CheerleaderBrenda Stratford
- 2010The RepublicMartha Alden
- 2008Haunted EchoesLaura Dykstra
- 2008Moscow Days, L.A. NightsActor
- 2008Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark KnightSelf
- 2008ParasomniaMadeline Volpe
- 2008The Man Who Came BackKate
- 2007Dangerous Days: Making Blade RunnerSelf
- 2007Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and StylingSelf
- 2007HecklerSelf
- 2007Jesse Stone: Sea ChangeSybil Martin
- 2006A Job to Kill ForJennifer Kamplan
- 2006The DropIvy
- 2006The GardenMiss Grace Chapman
- 2006Living the DreamBrenda
- 2005Home for the HolidaysMartha McCarthy
- 2005HeadspaceMother
- 2005Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey MysteryAnn Rutka
- 2005Ghosts Never SleepRebecca
- 2005Confessions of an Action StarSelf / Honey
- 2004A Killer WithinRebecca 'Becky' Terrill
- 2004Until the NightCosma
- 2003The King and Queen of Moonlight BaySandy Bateman
- 2003First to DieJoanna Wade
- 2003Before I Say GoodbyeNell MacDermott Cauliff
- 2002Threat of ExposureDr. Daryl Sheleigh
- 2002The House Next DoorMonica
- 2002AftermathRachel Anderson
- 2001Night ClassClaire Sherwood
- 2001Mockingbird Don't SingDr. Judy Bingham
- 2001Sugar & SpiceMrs. Hill
- 2001The Amati GirlsChristine
- 2000Poor White TrashLinda Bronco
- 2000Painful SecretsJoyce Cottrell
- 1998Out of ControlLena
- 1998The Cowboy and the Movie StarSean Livingston
- 1997Motel BlueLana Hawking
- 1997MenStella James
- 1997The InvaderAnnie Nilssen
- 1997Exception to the RuleAngela Bayer
- 1996Everything to GainMallory Jordan Keswick
- 1996The ProprietorVirginia Kelly / Sally
- 1996Evil Has a FaceGwen McGerrall
- 1995MirageJennifer Gale
- 1995BoltPatty Deerheart
- 1995Dr. Jekyll and Ms. HydeHelen Hyde
- 1995Legends in Light: The Photography of George HurrellSelf
- 1994Even Cowgirls Get the BluesMarie Barth
- 1994Model by DayMercedes
- 1994Witness to the ExecutionDirector · Jessica Traynor
- 1994Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveEinhorn
- 1993Fatal InstinctLola Cain
- 1992Blue IceStacy Mansdorf
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