Sean Young
Known for
An American actress born in Louisville, Kentucky, whose luminous early work made her a memorable face of 1980s cinema. She is best known as Rachael, the enigmatic replicant, in Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' (1982), and later played opposite Jim Carrey in 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' (1994). A striking presence with a cool, mysterious quality, Young starred in a string of major films before her career grew more sporadic. She remains indelibly associated with one of science fiction's most iconic roles, a distinctive American leading lady of her generation.
Sean Young
86 Movies
15 Series
An American actress born in Louisville, Kentucky, whose luminous early work made her a memorable face of 1980s cinema. She is best known as Rachael, the enigmatic replicant, in Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' (1982), and later played opposite Jim Carrey in 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' (1994). A striking presence with a cool, mysterious quality, Young starred in a string of major films before her career grew more sporadic. She remains indelibly associated with one of science fiction's most iconic roles, a distinctive American leading lady of her generation.
Movies
Plays Rachael
Blade Runner 2049
2017
Plays Rachael
Blade Runner
1982
Plays Chani
Dune
1984
Plays Lt. Lois Einhorn
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1994
Plays Kate Gekko
Wall Street
1987
Plays Mrs. Porter
Bone Tomahawk
2015
Plays Louise Cooper
Stripes
1981
Plays Susan Atwell
No Way Out
1987
Plays Brenda Stratford
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
2012
Plays Mrs. Hill
Sugar & Spice
2001
Plays Billie Lee Guthries
Fire Birds
1990
Plays Becky Cavanaugh
Healed by Grace 2 : Ten Days of Grace
2018
Plays Tish Kozinski
Cousins
1989
Plays Harriet Hubbard
The Dummy Detective
2025
Plays Chase
Planet Dune
2021
Plays Dr. Athena Bennett
MY-01
2023
Plays Phoebe
Once Upon a Crime
1992
Plays Dr. Stephanie Brody
Young Doctors in Love
1982
Plays Stacy Mansdorf
Blue Ice
1992
Plays Lola Cain
Fatal Instinct
1993
Plays Madeline Volpe
Parasomnia
2008
Plays Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
A Kiss Before Dying
1991
Plays Susan Matthews-Loomis
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend
1985
Plays Marie Barth
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
1994
Plays Ramona
Escape Room
2017
Plays Helen Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde
1995
Plays Lemuria
Ape X Mecha Ape: New World Order
2024
Plays Amanda Graham
Axcellerator
2019
Plays Monica
The House Next Door
2002
Plays Linda Brown
The Boost
1988
Plays Actress
My Trip Back to the Dark Side
2014
Plays Kate
The Man Who Came Back
2008
Plays Jennifer Gale
Mirage
1995
Plays Mother
Headspace
2005
Plays Linda Bronco
Poor White Trash
2000
Plays Nelly the Spiderwoman
Gingerclown
2013
Plays Dr. Judy Bingham
Mockingbird Don't Sing
2001
Plays Claire Sherwood
Night Class
2001
Plays Stella James
Men
1997
Plays Rebecca 'Becky' Terrill
A Killer Within
2004
Plays Dana Greenway
Love Crimes
1992
Plays Miss Grace Chapman
The Garden
2006
Plays Loriss
Jug Face
2013
Plays Sabina
5th Borough
2020
Plays Annie Nilssen
The Invader
1997
Plays Ivy
The Drop
2006
Plays Angela Bayer
Exception to the Rule
1997
Plays Lana Hawking
Motel Blue
1997
Plays Terri Preston
Random Encounters
2013
Plays Brenda
Living the Dream
2006
TV Shows
Plays Айседора Дункан
Yesenin
2005
Plays Rachael Somov
Russians in the City of Angels
2003
Plays Self
Gone Country
2008
Plays Mrs. Van Bergen
The Alienist
2018
Plays Rosemary Hoyt
Tender Is the Night
1985
Plays Nancy
Third Watch
1999
Plays Lenore Bergman
Blood & Orchids
1986
Plays Candy Sobell
Boston Public
2000
Plays Hope Brown
One Tree Hill
2003
Plays Dusty
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Lorelei Klein
Kingpin
2003
Plays Anna Hayes
ER
1994
Plays New Wiegel
Reno 911!
2003
Plays Myra Harper
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Paula
Gun
1997
Latest Trailers
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The Dummy Detective
Full Filmography
The Dummy Detective
Harriet Hubbard
2025
Film
Crave
Brigitte
2025
Film
Guillotine
Self - Narrator (voice)
2025
Film
The Activated Man
Agnes Gabriel
2024
Film
Heather
Caitlyn
2024
Film
Nick and Nicky
Gloria
2024
Film
Ape X Mecha Ape: New World Order
Lemuria
2024
Film
MY-01
Dr. Athena Bennett
2023
Film
Ouija Witch
Lilith
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sean Young and where are they from?
Sean Young is 66 years old, born on November 20, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Sean Young?
Sean Young is best known for roles in Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
How many movies has Sean Young been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Sean Young has appeared in 85 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Sean Young's first movie?
The career of Sean Young began with Jane Austen in Manhattan (1980).
What is Sean Young's most recent movie or series?
Sean Young's most recent release is The Dummy Detective, which premiered on November 18, 2025.
What TV shows has Sean Young appeared in?
On television, Sean Young has appeared in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, ER, The Alienist, One Tree Hill.
Sean Young
1959-11-20 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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).