Sean Young

Mary Sean Lujan (née Young, born November 20, 1959) is an American actress. She is known for starring in science-fiction and comedy films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, although she has performed in many genres.

Young's first successful film was the comedy Stripes (1981). She rose to prominence for her roles in Blade Runner, Young Doctors in Love (both 1982), Dune (1984), No Way Out, Wall Street (both 1987), Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (1992) and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994). Since the 2000s, she has predominantly appeared in independent projects, with the exception of The Young and the Restless (2010–2011) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017).

Early life Young was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Donald Young Jr., a television producer and journalist, and Lee Guthrie (Mary Lee Kane), a screenwriter, public-relations executive, and journalist.

She was a student at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan. She also attended the School of American Ballet in New York City.

Career

Young began her film career in Jane Austen in Manhattan (1980), followed by a role in the film Stripes (1981). She then played the female lead, Rachael, alongside Harrison Ford in the classic science-fiction film Blade Runner (1982). On television, Young played the female lead opposite Lenny Von Dohlen in Under the Biltmore Clock (1986), based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Myra Meets His Family". The following year, she had a small role in the film Wall Street (1987) as the wife of Michael Douglas's character, Gordon Gekko. Her role was originally intended to be larger, but was significantly reduced due to clashes with Oliver Stone.

One of Young's most prominent roles was as the lover of a ruthless Washington, DC, politician (Gene Hackman) in No Way Out (also 1987), alongside Kevin Costner. Her other credits include Dune (1984) (playing Paul Atreides's love interest Chani), Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (1985), and Fatal Instinct (1993). Young appeared in The Boost (1988) with James Woods. She was next cast as Vicki Vale in Tim Burton's film Batman (1989), but during rehearsals, she broke her arm after falling off a horse and was replaced by Kim Basinger.

In 1991, she was awarded the Worst Actress and the Worst Supporting Actress Razzies for her roles in A Kiss Before Dying. She played the main antagonist in the comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994). She also played Helen Hyde in the comedy Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde (1995).

Young was considered for the role of Selina Kyle / Catwoman in the 1992 film Batman Returns. Young reportedly visited the Warner Bros. lot in a homemade Catwoman costume for an impromptu audition with director Tim Burton, who allegedly hid under his desk while actor Michael Keaton and producer Mark Canton briefly met with her. She also showcased her costume on Entertainment Tonight and pitched it on The Joan Rivers Show. Warner Bros. ultimately decided that Young did not align with their vision for Catwoman.

During most of the 1990s, Young resided in Sedona, Arizona, and her career cooled. but she was the first celebrity to be eliminated.

Young appeared on The Young and the Restless in June 2010 as Canadian barmaid Meggie McClain, alongside good friend Eric Braeden. She returned to the show on July 14 in a recurring role, which lasted through February 2011.

In October 2011, Young appeared on Late Show with David Letterman. During the interview, she described how she was now looking for movie work after raising her two sons, and produced a short video clip promoting her job search, which Letterman played. She was subsequently cast in a film about Nikola Tesla, titled Fragments From Olympus: The Vision of Nikola Tesla (still in development as of August, 2023).

In October 2013, Young played the role of Dr. Lucien in Star Trek: Renegades, a fan project to create a pilot for a new Star Trek series (released in August 2015) where several former Star Trek actors appeared, including Tim Russ (who also directed the pilot) and Walter Koenig. In June 2013, Young performed in a benefit skating event at the Ice Theater of New York, competing in a Celebrity Skating competition against YouTube personality Michael Buckley, and US Olympic Fencing silver medalist Tim Morehouse.

Personal life In 1990, Young married Robert Lujan, an actor and composer, with whom she has two sons. The couple divorced in 2002, but remarried in 2011. A later stay in rehab occurred in 2011, which was depicted on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, as were Lujan's visits to her.

In October 2017, Young joined the growing number of women to have alleged that producer Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed, sexually intimidated, or sexually assaulted them.

In 1989, actor James Woods sued Young for allegedly harassing him and his fiancée. Young denied the allegations, and claimed Woods filed the lawsuit out of spite after she declined his romantic advances. The suit was settled out of court in 1989,

Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 1980 Jane Austen in Manhattan Ariadne Charlton 1981 Stripes Louise Cooper 1982 Blade Runner Rachael Young Doctors in Love Dr. Stephanie Brody 1984 Dune Chani 1985 Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend Susan Matthews-Loomis 1987 No Way Out Susan Atwell Wall Street Kate Gekko 1988 The Boost Linda Brown 1989 Cousins Tish Kozinski 1990 Fire Birds Billie Lee Guthrie 1991 A Kiss Before Dying Dorothy / Ellen Carlsson 1992 Forever Mary Miles Minter Love Crimes Dana Greenway Once Upon a Crime Phoebe Blue Ice Stacy Mansdorf Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me Twinkle 1993 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Marie Barth Fatal Instinct Lola Cain 1994 Bolt Patty Deerheart Direct-to-video Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Lt. Lois Einhorn / Ray Finkle 1995 Mirage Jennifer Gale Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde Helen Hyde 1996 The Proprietor Virginia Kelly / Sally 1997 Exception to the Rule Angela Bayer The Invader Annie Neilsen Men Stella James The Dog of Flanders Sister Alois Voice English dub 1998 Out of Control Lena 1999 Motel Blue Lana Hawking 2000 Poor White Trash Linda Bronco The Amati Girls Christine 2001 Sugar & Spice Mrs. Hill Mockingbird Don't Sing Dr. Judy Bingham Night Class Claire Sherwood 2002 Aftermath Rachel Anderson The House Next Door Monica Threat of Exposure Dr. Daryl Sheleigh 2004 A Killer Within Rebecca "Becky" Terrill Until the Night Cosma In the Shadow of the Cobra Samantha 2005 Ghosts Never Sleep Rebecca Headspace Mother 2006 The Drop Ivy The Garden Miss Grace Chapman Living the Dream Brenda 2008 The Man Who Came Back Kate Parasomnia Madeline Volpe Haunted Echoes Laura Direct-to-video Harvest Moon Meg 2012 The Black Dove Bonnie Williams 2013 Jug Face Loriss Send No Flowers Toni Gingerclown Nelly the Spiderwoman Voice 2014 My Trip Back to the Dark Side Sean Young My Man Is a Loser Therapist 2015 Bone Tomahawk Mrs. Porter Darling Madame 2016 Confidence Game Sylvie 2017 Future '38 Mabel Police State Lost Cat Corona Roxie In Vino Linda Blade Runner 2049 Rachael / Rachael Clone Archive footage and likeness. Acting coach to substitute actress 2022 No Vacancy Brandi Michaels 2023 The Activated Man Agnes Gabriel 2025 The Dummy Detective Harriet Hubbard

Television Year Film Role Notes1985 American Playhouse Myra Harper Episode: "Under the Biltmore Clock" Tender is the Night Rosemary Hoyt 4 episodes 1986 Blood & Orchids Leonore Bergman TV movie 1992 Sketch Artist Rayanne Whitfield1994 Witness to the Execution Jessica Traynor Model by Day Mercedes 1996 Evil Has a Face Gwen McGerrall Everything to Gain Mallory Ashton / Jordan Keswick 1997 Gun Paula Episode: "All the President's Women" 1998 The Cowboy and the Movie Star Sean Livingston TV movie 2000 Secret Cutting Joyce Cottrell 2002 Third Watch Nancy 2 episodes 2003 Russians in the City of Angels Rachael Somov 8 episodes Kingpin Lorelei Klein Episode: "Black Magic Woman" Before I Say Goodbye Nell MacDermott Cauliff TV movie First to Die Joanna Wade TV miniseries The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay Sandy Bateman TV movie Boston Public Candy Sobell Episode: "Chapter Sixty-Eight" 2004 Reno 911! New Wiegel Episode: "Department Investigation: Part 2" 2005 Third Man Out Ann Rutka TV movie Yesenin Isadora Duncan TV miniseries Home for the Holidays Martha McCarthy TV movie 2006 A Job to Kill For Jennifer Kamplan CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Dusty Episode: "Built to Kill: Part 2" 2007 ER Anna Hayes Episode: "Crisis of Conscience" One Tree Hill Hope Brown Episode: "The Runaway Found" Jesse Stone: Sea Change Sybil Martin TV movie 2010–2011 The Young and the Restless Meggie McClaine 45 episodes 2012 Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader Brenda Stratford TV movie 2018 The Alienist Mrs. Van Burgen 4 episodes

Video games Year Video game Role Notes 1997 Blade Runner: The Video Game Rachael Voice and likeness 2018 Happy's Humble Burger Farm Dr. Rochelle Luna Voice

Web Year Film Role Notes 2015 Star Trek: Renegades Dr. Lucien Fan film