Susan Backlinie

Born: September 1, 1946
Died: May 11, 2024 (77 years old)
Place of birth: Miami, Florida, USA

Biography

Susan Jane Backlinie (September 1, 1946 - May 11, 2024) was an American former actress and stuntwoman. She is known for her role as Chrissie Watkins, the first shark victim in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster Jaws (1975).

Known for

★ 7.7
Jaws
1975
★ 7.6
The Fall Guy
1981
★ 5.8
1941
1979
★ 6.9
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
★ 6.3
Two-Minute Warning
1976
★ 5.2
Day of the Animals
1977

Filmography

2009
The Shark Is Still WorkingFilm · Self★ 7.3
1995
The Making of 'Jaws'Film · Self★ 6.8
1981
The Fall GuySeries · Tammy★ 7.6
1981
The Great Muppet CaperFilm · Charkie's Water Ballet Performer★ 6.9
1979
1941Film · Polar Bear Woman★ 5.8
1977
Day of the AnimalsFilm · Mandy Young★ 5.2
1977
QuarkSeries · Guard #1★ 6.8
1976
Two-Minute WarningFilm · Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd★ 6.3
1976
A Stranger in My ForestFilm · Susie
1975
JawsFilm · Chrissie★ 7.7
1975
The Grizzly and the TreasureFilm · Eve