Susan Backlinie

Born: 1946-09-01 in Miami, Florida, USA

Died: 2024-05-11

Known For: Acting

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).

Filmography

2009

The Shark Is Still Working as Self

1995

The Making of 'Jaws' as Self

1981

The Fall Guy as Tammy
The Great Muppet Caper as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

1979

1941 as Polar Bear Woman

1977

Day of the Animals as Mandy Young
Quark as Guard #1

1976

Two-Minute Warning as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
A Stranger in My Forest as Susie

1975

Jaws as Chrissie
The Grizzly and the Treasure as Eve