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Portrait of Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

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).

Born: September 1, 1946

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, USA

Known For

Poster for Jaws
Movie

Jaws

7.7
Poster for The Fall Guy
TV

The Fall Guy

7.5
Poster for The Shark Is Still Working
Movie

The Shark Is Still Working

7.2
Poster for The Great Muppet Caper
Movie

The Great Muppet Caper

6.9
Poster for The Making of 'Jaws'
Movie

The Making of 'Jaws'

6.7
Poster for Quark
TV

Quark

6.6
Poster for Two-Minute Warning
Movie

Two-Minute Warning

6.2
Poster for 1941
Movie

1941

5.8
Poster for Day of the Animals
Movie

Day of the Animals

5.2
Poster for The Grizzly and the Treasure
Movie

The Grizzly and the Treasure

5.0

Filmography

2009
The Shark Is Still Working

as Self

1995
The Making of 'Jaws'

as Self

1981
The Fall Guy

as Tammy

1981
The Great Muppet Caper

as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

1979
1941

as Polar Bear Woman

1977
Day of the Animals

as Mandy Young

1977
Quark

as Guard #1

1976
Two-Minute Warning

as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

1976
A Stranger in My Forest

as Susie

1975
Jaws

as Chrissie

1975
The Grizzly and the Treasure

as Eve