Sean Young

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Sean Young
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Young in 2007
Born
Mary Sean Young

(1959-11-20) November 20, 1959 (age 63) [1]
OccupationActress
Years active1980–present
Spouses
Robert Lujan
(m. 1990;div. 2002)
(m. 2011)
Children2
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Mary Sean Young (born November 20, 1959) [1] is an American actress. She is particularly known for working in sci-fi films, although she has performed roles in a variety of genres.

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Young's early roles include the independent romance Jane Austen in Manhattan (1980) and the comedy feature Stripes (1981), the latter being a commercial success. Her breakthrough role was that of Rachael in the sci-fi Blade Runner (1982), which emerged as a significant work in popular culture; she reprised the role for Blade Runner's acclaimed sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017). She originated the character of Chani in the sci-fi Dune (1984), led the neo-noir No Way Out (1987), played Kate in Wall Street (1987), and had starring roles in the comedies Fatal Instinct (1993) and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994).

Early life

Young was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Donald Young, Jr., a television producer and journalist, and Lee Guthrie (born Mary Lee Kane), a screenwriter, public relations executive, and journalist [2] [3] Young attended Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, but did not graduate. This was followed by the Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan. [4] She also attended the School of American Ballet in New York City. [5] Before becoming an actress, Young worked as a model and ballet dancer.

Career

Young attending the 60th Academy Awards in 1988 Sean Young on the red carpet at the 60th Annual Academy Awards.jpg
Young attending the 60th Academy Awards in 1988

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. [6]

One of Young's most prominent roles was as the lover of a ruthless Washington 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 an unsuccessful attempt to win the role of Catwoman (which was originally offered to Annette Bening but, after Bening became pregnant, Michelle Pfeiffer was cast) in the sequel Batman Returns (1992), Young constructed a homemade Catwoman costume and attempted to contact Burton and actor Michael Keaton during production. [6] She appeared on The Joan Rivers Show in character as the Catwoman, campaigning for the role and making a plea to Tim Burton.

Young was cast as Tess Trueheart in the movie Dick Tracy (1990). However, she was dismissed in favor of Glenne Headly for not appearing maternal in the role. Young later said her dismissal was punishment for her having rebuffed Warren Beatty's advances, a statement Beatty denies. [6] In 1991, she was awarded the Worst Actress and the Worst Supporting Actress Razzies for her roles in A Kiss Before Dying . [7] She played a supporting role in the comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994). She also played Helen Hyde in the comedy Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde (1995).

During most of the 1990s, she resided in Sedona, Arizona, and her career cooled. [6] Young reprised her role as Rachael in the Blade Runner video game released in 1997. Young has appeared in independent films, including roles in Poor White Trash (2000), Mockingbird Don't Sing (2001), and Sugar & Spice (also 2001). She spent four months in Russia filming the miniseries Yesenin (2005), in which she portrayed the dancer Isadora Duncan.

In 2008, Young competed in the television program Gone Country 2 , which included a competition in a celebrity demolition derby at the Henry County Fairgrounds in Paris, Tennessee. Young went on to win the celebrity derby heat and then went on to compete against 21 professional demolition derby drivers. Young finished in fourth place. Young appeared on The Young and the Restless in June 2010 as Canadian barmaid Meggie McClain, alongside good friend Eric Braeden. [8] [9] She returned to the show on July 14 in a recurring role, which lasted through February 2011. [10]

In 2010, she was cast on the first season of the ABC series Skating with the Stars as a celebrity contestant who skated with professional skater Denis Petukhov, [11] [12] but she was the first celebrity to be eliminated.

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Young in 2009

In October 2011, Young appeared on Late Show with David Letterman . [13] 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, slated for release in 2013, titled Fragments From Olympus: The Vision of Nikola Tesla (unreleased as of April 2021).

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) as well as Walter Koenig, Garrett Wang and J. G. Hertzler.[ citation needed ] In June 2013, Young performed in a benefit skating event at the Ice Theater of New York, [14] competing in a Celebrity Skating competition against YouTube personality Michael Buckley, and US Olympic Fencing silver medalist Tim Morehouse. [14]

Young reprised her 1982 role of Rachael for Blade Runner 2049 (2017), portraying both the original (using archival footage from the first film) and a brand new cloned version of the character. This was achieved through the use of another actress as a body double. Sean Young was also credited in the new film as acting coach to Loren Peta, the actress portraying her character. [15]

Personal life

In 1990, Young married Robert Lujan, an actor and composer, with whom she has two sons.[ citation needed ] The couple divorced in 2002, but remarried in 2011. [6]

In January 2008, Young checked herself into rehabilitation for alcohol abuse. [16] A later stay in rehab occurred in 2011, which was depicted on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew , as were Lujan's visits to her. [17] [18]

In October 2017, Young joined the growing number of women who have alleged that producer Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed, sexually intimidated, or sexually assaulted them. [19]

In 1989, James Woods sued Young for harassing him and his then-fiancée, alleging that, in addition to other disruptive behavior, Young left a disfigured doll on his doorstep. She denied the allegations, and claimed that Woods filed the lawsuit out of spite. Young stated, "It was a crush being turned down, that's all .... So sue me! And he [Woods] did." The suit was settled out of court in 1989. [6] Young was awarded $227,000 (equivalent to $496,000 today [20] ) to cover her legal costs. [21]

On February 26, 2012, during an after party for the 84th Academy Awards, Young was placed under citizen's arrest. It was alleged that she was asked to leave since she did not possess a ticket to enter. An argument ensued and resulted in Young slapping the security guard. Young stated she was not intoxicated and was well behaved, and that the security guard was the aggressor. [22] The charges were later dropped. [23]

In August 2018, Young and her son were identified on surveillance video removing two MacBook laptops from the Astoria, Queens production office for the film Charlie Boy. She was originally set to direct the film but was replaced by Timothy Hines, with co-writer Greg Kritikos saying "she was out of her depth." The laptops and production software on them were valued at $12,000, and the New York City Police Department sought her for questioning. The two laptops that Young was accused of stealing were returned a few days later, on August 14, through her attorney. No charges were filed. Young said it was a misunderstanding and she had permission to enter the offices to retrieve personal property that had been left there. [24] [25] Young released a statement the day after initial reports were posted, saying that she "gathered what I believed to be my property but later discovered I was mistaken" and had contacted members of the office to return the items. Those involved with the production denied Young had contacted them. [25]

Filmography

Film

Sean Young film work
YearFilmRoleNotes
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
Model by DayMercedes
1995 Mirage Jennifer Gale
Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde Helen Hyde
1996 The Proprietor Virginia Kelly
1997 Exception to the Rule Angela Bayer
The Invader Annie Neilsen
Men Stella James
The Dog of Flanders Sister AloisEnglish version
1998Out of ControlLena
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 ClassClaire Sherwood
2002AftermathRachel Anderson
The House Next DoorMonica
Threat of ExposureDr. Daryl Sheleigh
2004A Killer WithinRebecca "Becky" Terrill
Until the Night Cosma
In the Shadow of the CobraSamantha
2005Ghosts Never SleepRebecca
Headspace Mother
2006The DropIvy
The Garden Miss Grace Chapman
Living the Dream Brenda
2008 The Man Who Came Back Kate
Parasomnia Madeline Volpe
Haunted EchoesLauraDirect-to-video
Harvest MoonMeg
2012 Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader Brenda Stratford
The Black DoveBonnie Williams
2013 Jug Face Loriss
Send No FlowersToni
Gingerclown Nelly the SpiderwomanVoice
2014 My Trip Back to the Dark Side Herself
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 VinoLinda
Escape Room Ramona
Blade Runner 2049 Rachael and Rachael CloneLikeness only.
Acting coach to substitute actress [15]
2018Above All ThingsBarbara
Healed By Grace 2Becky Cavanaugh
Mea CulpaMiss SylvianShort
2020AxcelleratorGraham
A Beautiful DistractionBrigid
5th BoroughSabina
Who Wants Dessert?Dr. Sarah ChambersShort
Nick and NickyGloriaCompleted
2021Planet DuneChase
2022 No Vacancy Brandi Michaels [26]

Television

Sean Young television work
YearFilmRoleNotes
1985Under the Biltmore ClockMyra HarperTV movie, part of American Playhouse anthology series
1985Tender Is the NightRosemary Hoyt4 episodes
1986 Blood & Orchids Leonore BergmanTV movie
1992 Sketch Artist Rayanne WhitfieldTV movie
1994 Witness to the Execution Jessica TraynorTV movie
1996Evil Has a FaceGwen McGerrallTV movie
Everything to Gain Mallory Ashton Jordan KeswickTV movie
1997 Gun PaulaEpisode: "All the President's Women"
1998The Cowboy and the Movie StarSean LivingstonTV movie
2000 Secret Cutting Joyce CottrellTV movie
2002 Third Watch Nancy2 episodes
2003Russians in the City of AngelsRachael Somov8 episodes
Kingpin Lorelei KleinEpisode: "Black Magic Woman"
Before I Say GoodbyeNell MacDermott CauliffTV movie
First to Die Joanna WadeTV miniseries
The King and Queen of Moonlight BaySandy BatemanTV movie
Boston Public Candy SobellEpisode: "Chapter Sixty-Eight"
2004 Reno 911! New WiegelEpisode: "Department Investigation: Part 2"
2005 Third Man Out Ann RutkaTV movie
Yesenin Isadora DuncanTV miniseries
Home for the HolidaysMartha McCarthyTV movie
2006A Job to Kill ForJennifer KamplanTV movie
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation DustyEpisode: "Built to Kill: Part 2"
2007 ER Anna HayesEpisode: "Crisis of Conscience"
One Tree Hill Hope BrownEpisode: "The Runaway Found"
Jesse Stone: Sea Change Sybil MartinTV movie
2010–2011 The Young and the Restless Meggie McClaine45 episodes
2013 Star Trek: Renegades Dr. LucienPilot episode
2018 The Alienist Mrs. Van Burgen4 episodes

Video games

Sean Young video game work
YearFilmRoleNotes
1997 Blade Runner Rachael Voice and likeness

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