Susan Backlinie
Known For
Acting
Born
1946-09-01 in Miami, Florida, USA
Died
2024-05-11
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).
Most Known For
Jaws
as Chrissie
The Fall Guy
as Tammy
The Great Muppet Caper
as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
1941
as Polar Bear Woman
Quark
as Guard #1
Two-Minute Warning
as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Day of the Animals
as Mandy Young
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
as Self
The Grizzly and the Treasure
as Eve
A Stranger in My Forest
as Susie