Sean Young Biography: Movies, Age, Net Worth, Husband, Children, Height, Parents, TV Shows

Biography

Mary Sean Young Lujan (born November 20, 1959) is a celebrated American actress best known for her roles in iconic 1980s films.

She gained breakthrough fame as the replicant Rachael in Ridley Scott‘s sci-fi classic Blade Runner (1982), opposite Harrison Ford, and reprised elements of the role inBlade Runner 2049 (2017).

Young also starred as Chani in David Lynch‘s Dune (1984), appeared in the thriller No Way Out (1987) with Kevin Costner, and played supporting parts in Wall Street (1987) and the comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994).

Trained as a dancer and former model, she began her career with films like Stripes (1981) and faced a challenging Hollywood journey marked by high-profile roles and later independent projects.

American actress
Sean Young
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Mary Sean Young Lujan
Stage Name:	Sean Young
Born:	20 November 1959 (age 66 years old)
Place of Birth:	Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Cleveland Heights High School, Interlochen Arts Academy, School of American Ballet
Height:	1.72 m
Parents:	Lee Guthrie, Donald Young
Siblings:	Donald Young III, Cathleen Young
Spouse:	Robert Lujan (m. 2011), Robert Lujan (m. 1990–2002)
Boyfriend • Partner:	James Woods (1987), John Kerwin (2008–2009), Frank Howson (2002)
Children:	Quinn Lujan, Rio Kelly Lujan
Occupation:	Actress • Model
Net Worth:	$3.5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Mary Sean Young was born on November 20, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky.

She was born to parents deeply immersed in the media world—her father, Donald Young Jr., an Emmy-winning television news producer and journalist, and her mother, Lee Guthrie (née Mary Lee Kane), a screenwriter, public relations executive, journalist, and Emmy-nominated producer who passed away in 2012.

With a heritage reflecting Irish roots from her maternal grandfather’s side, along with English and Swiss-German ancestry, Young grew up in a family that valued creativity and storytelling. However, her upbringing also included influences from Catholic traditions common in Irish-American households.

She spent much of her childhood in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, after the family relocated there, alongside an older brother, Donald Young III, and a sister, Cathleen Young, who later became a screenwriter and producer.

Attending Cleveland Heights High School before transferring to the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where she graduated with a focus on the arts, Young honed her talents from a young age.

A dedicated dancer, she further trained at the School of American Ballet in New York City. Briefly, she pursued modelling, paving the way for her transition into acting in the late 1970s.

Career

Sean Young began her acting career in the early 1980s after initially working as a model and trained dancer. She made her screen debut in Jane Austen in Manhattan (1980), followed by a supporting role in the Bill Murray comedy Stripes (1981).

Her breakout came soon after with her unforgettable performance as the replicant Rachael in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic Blade Runner (1982), starring opposite Harrison Ford. This role instantly established her as one of Hollywood’s most intriguing rising talents.

Young went on to secure major roles throughout the 1980s, playing Chani in David Lynch’s epic adaptation of Dune (1984) and starring as the seductive Susan Atwell in the acclaimed thriller No Way Out (1987) alongside Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman. That same year, she appeared as Kate Gekko in Oliver Stone’s Wall Street, further solidifying her presence in high-profile studio films.

Through the late 1980s and early 1990s, Young took on a range of dramatic and romantic roles in projects such as Cousins (1989) and A Kiss Before Dying (1991). However, her career encountered turbulence amid widely reported on-set conflicts and personal challenges, which contributed to a gradual pivot toward independent films and genre comedies.

She remained visible with memorable performances in Fatal Instinct (1993) and the hit comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), where she portrayed the twist-revealing villain Lois Einhorn opposite Jim Carrey.

After a quieter period dominated by indie films and television appearances throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Young returned to her most iconic legacy in Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Her character Rachael was recreated using archival footage and digital effects, with Young also serving as an acting consultant for the scenes.

In recent years, she has continued working steadily in genre and low-budget films, including Ouija Witch (2023), The Activated Man (2024), Ape X Mecha Ape: New World Order (2024), as well as upcoming projects like Heather (2025).

Now based in Austin, Texas, Sean Young remains active in the entertainment industry and has pursued creative endeavors beyond acting, embodying a resilient career defined by both cult-classic status and enduring cultural impact.

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Personal Life

Sean Young is 66 years old, having been born on November 20, 1959. She stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall, a height that complements her poised presence in roles that require elegance and intensity during her Hollywood career.

Young has been married once, to actor and musician Robert Lujan, whom she met in 1985 while working on a television miniseries. The couple wed in 1990, welcomed two sons—Rio Kelly Lujan (born 1994) and Quinn Lee Lujan (born 1998)—and divorced amicably in 2002. They reconciled and remarried in 2011 and have remained together since.

Her dating history includes a brief relationship with actor James Woods in 1987, which ended contentiously, as well as shorter romances with talk show host John Kerwin (2008–2009) and Australian filmmaker Frank Howson (2002).

Since remarrying Lujan, she has focused primarily on family life, often prioritizing her sons and personal well-being over high-profile Hollywood pursuits.

Net Worth

Sean Young‘s net worth is estimated to be around $3.5 million, according to multiple sources, including TheRichest, ScreenRant, and various biographical profiles.

Some outlets like Celebrity Net Worth report a lower figure of $2 million, reflecting differences in how assets, residuals from classic films, and ongoing independent projects are valued.

Her wealth primarily stems from a prolific career in the 1980s and 1990s with high-profile roles in films such as Blade Runner, Dune, No Way Out, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, supplemented by later work in independent cinema and television.

Filmography

• Jane Austen in Manhattan (1980)
• Stripes (1981)
• Blade Runner (1982) — as Rachael
• Young Doctors in Love (1982)
• Dune (1984) — as Chani
• Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (1985)
• No Way Out (1987) — as Susan Atwell
• Wall Street (1987) — as Kate Gekko
• The Boost (1988)
• Cousins (1989)
• A Kiss Before Dying (1991)
• Love Crimes (1992)
• Fatal Instinct (1993)
• Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) — as Lt. Lois Einhorn
• Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde (1995)
• Blade Runner 2049 (2017) — reprising Rachael (archival footage and likeness)
• Ouija Witch (2023)
• The Activated Man (2024)
• Ape X Mecha Ape: New World Order (2024)
• Nick and Nicky (2024)
• Heather (2025) — as Caitlyn

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