Susan Backlinie
Acting1946Miami, 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
Acting History
2009
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self
1995
The Making of 'Jaws'
as Self
1982
The Fall Guy
TVas Tammy• 1 eps
1981
The Great Muppet Caper
as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
1979
1941
as Polar Bear Woman
1977
Something is Out There
as Mandy Young
Quark
TVas Guard #1
1976
A Stranger in My Forest
as Susie
Two-Minute Warning
as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
1975
Jaws
as Chrissie