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Susan Backlinie
Born
1 September 1946
Died
11 May 2024
Place
Miami, Florida, USA
Acting

Susan Backlinie

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).

As actor

The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

2009 · Self
The Making of 'Jaws'

The Making of 'Jaws'

1995 · Self
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981 · Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
1941

1941

1979 · Polar Bear Woman
Day of the Animals

Day of the Animals

1977 · Mandy Young
A Stranger in My Forest

A Stranger in My Forest

1976 · Susie
Two-Minute Warning

Two-Minute Warning

1976 · Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Jaws

Jaws

1975 · Chrissie
The Grizzly and the Treasure

The Grizzly and the Treasure

1975 · Eve