Susan Backlinie

female

Born on September 01, 1946 (78 years old)

Passed Away on May 11, 2024

From Miami, Florida, USA

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).

Cast Credits

2009
- The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
  as
  Self
  2009
1995
- The Making of 'Jaws'
  as
  Self
  1995
1981
- The Great Muppet Caper
  as
  Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
  1981
- The Fall Guy
  as
  Tammy
  1981
1979
- 1941
  as
  Polar Bear Woman
  1979
1977
- Day of the Animals
  as
  Mandy Young
  1977
- Quark
  as
  Guard #1
  1977
1976
- A Stranger in My Forest
  as
  Susie
  1976
- Two-Minute Warning
  as
  Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
  1976
1975
- Jaws
  as
  Chrissie
  1975
- The Grizzly and the Treasure
  as
  Eve
  1975

Susan Backlinie

Biography

Cast Credits

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

The Making of 'Jaws'

The Great Muppet Caper

The Fall Guy

1941

Day of the Animals

Quark

A Stranger in My Forest

Two-Minute Warning

Jaws

The Grizzly and the Treasure

Crew Credits