Susan Backlinie

Personal Info

Born: 1946-09-01
Died: 2024-05-11

Place of Birth: 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).

Acting (Movies)

Jaws

Chrissie
1975
7.7

Day of the Animals

Mandy Young
1977
5.2

The Grizzly and the Treasure

Eve
1975
5.0

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

Self
2009
7.2

A Stranger in My Forest

Susie
1976
0.0

The Making of 'Jaws'

Self
1995
6.7

The Great Muppet Caper

Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
1981
6.9

1941

Polar Bear Woman
1979
5.8

Two-Minute Warning

Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
1976
6.2

Acting (TV Shows)

The Fall Guy

Tammy
1981
7.6

Quark

Guard #1
1977
6.6