Dey Young

Biography

Dey Young is a multifaceted American actress and accomplished sculptor. Born in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, she is the daughter of Pauline, a sociologist, and Donald E. Young. Dey hails from a creative family, with her sister Leigh Taylor-Young making her mark in acting and her brother Lance Young contributing as a writer and producer in the film industry.

Throughout her acting career, Young has garnered attention for her memorable portrayal of Kate Rambeau in the cult classic "Rock 'n' Roll High School." She reprised this role in the 1994 film "Shake, Rattle, and Rock!" Her filmography includes a variety of notable projects, such as "Strange Behavior," "The Running Man," "The Serpent and the Rainbow," "Pretty Woman," and "National Lampoon's Barely Legal."

Young has also made significant contributions to the "Star Trek" franchise, appearing in various roles across multiple series. She played Hannah Bates in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Arissa in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and Keyla in "Star Trek: Enterprise." Additionally, her comedic talents were showcased in Mel Brooks' 1987 film "Spaceballs."

In the realm of television, she starred in the series "Extreme," centered around a Rocky Mountain Search and Rescue team, and appeared in an episode of "Diagnosis Murder" in 1997. More recently, Dey was featured on "The Young and the Restless" in 2008 as Elizabeth Hartford. Alongside her acting career, she is also a skilled sculptor, creating works in stone, clay, and bronze.