Susan Backlinie
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).
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Acting History
2009
The Shark Is Still Working as Self
1995The Making of 'Jaws' as Self
1981The Fall Guy as Tammy
1981The Great Muppet Caper as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
19791941 as Polar Bear Woman
1977Day of the Animals as Mandy Young
1977Quark as Guard #1
1976Two-Minute Warning as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
1976A Stranger in My Forest as Susie
1975Jaws as Chrissie
1975The Grizzly and the Treasure as Eve