Highest rated as cast or director
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).
Acted in 121
2020s
- 2025
Crave
Brigitte
- 2024
The Activated Man
Agnes Gabriel
Heather
Caitlyn
Nick and Nicky
Gloria
- 2023
MY-01
Dr. Athena Bennett
Ouija Witch
Lilith
- 2022
No Vacancy
Brandi Michaels
- 2021
- 2020
Who Wants Dessert?
Dr. Chambers
5th Borough
Sabina
2010s
- 2019
In Vino
Linda
Axcellerator
Amanda Graham
- 2018
Police State
Movie
Above All Things
Barbara
- 2017
Future '38
Mabel
The Networker
Margie Mangano
Lost Cat Corona
Roxie
- 2016
The Black Dove
Bonnie Williams
- 2015
Darling
Madame
Star Trek: Renegades
Dr. Lucien · 2 episodes
- 2014
Charlie Mantle
Ms. Mantle
M.A.R.R.A
Zoe
Dummy Detective
Movie
- 2013
Random Encounters
Terri Preston
- 2012
- 2010
The Republic
Martha Alden
2000s
- 2008
Haunted Echoes
Laura Dykstra
The Man Who Came Back
Kate
- 2007
- 2006
The Drop
Ivy
The Garden
Miss Grace Chapman
Living the Dream
Brenda
- 2005
Yesenin
Айседора Дункан · 11 episodes
Ghosts Never Sleep
Rebecca
- 2004
Until the Night
Cosma
- 2003
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay
Sandy Bateman
First to Die
Joanna Wade
Kingpin
Lorelei Klein · 1 episode
Russians in the City of Angels
Rachael Somov · 8 episodes
- 2002
Threat of Exposure
Dr. Daryl Sheleigh
The House Next Door
Monica
Aftermath
Rachel Anderson
- 2001
- 2000
Painful Secrets
Joyce Cottrell
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Out of Control
Lena
The Cowboy and the Movie Star
Sean Livingston
- 1997
Motel Blue
Lana Hawking
The Invader
Annie Nilssen
Gun
Paula · 1 episode
Exception to the Rule
Angela Bayer
- 1996
Everything to Gain
Mallory Jordan Keswick
The Proprietor
Virginia Kelly / Sally
Evil Has a Face
Gwen McGerrall
- 1995
Mirage
Jennifer Gale
Bolt
Patty Deerheart
Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde
Helen Hyde
- 1994
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Marie Barth
Model by Day
Mercedes
Witness to the Execution
Jessica Traynor
- 1993
- 1992
Blue Ice
Stacy Mansdorf
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
Twinkle
Forever
Mary Miles Minter
- 1991
A Kiss Before Dying
Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
Arena Brains
Artist
- 1986
Blood & Orchids
Lenore Bergman · 2 episodes
- 1985
Tender Is the Night
Rosemary Hoyt · 4 episodes
Under the Biltmore Clock
Myra Harper
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend
Susan Matthews-Loomis
- 1984
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
Jane Austen in Manhattan
Ariadne Charlton
Directed 1
1990s
- 1994
Witness to the Execution
Second Unit Director
Appearances19
2020s
- 2025
Guillotine
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2024
- 2023
Joke Man
Self
- 2022
- 2021
The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune
Self (voice) (archive footage)
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Self - Actress (archive footage)
- 2020
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
Self · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
Weinstein
Self
2000s
- 2008
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight
Self
Gone Country
Self · 7 episodes
- 2007
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
- 2005
1990s
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
Self · 1 episode
1980s
- 1983
Destination Dune
Self
- 1982
