Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

Acting

September 1, 1946 – May 11, 2024 (aged 77)

Miami, Florida, USA

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).

Filmography

The Shark Is Still Working
Movie
The Shark Is Still Working2009 · Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
Movie
The Making of 'Jaws'1995 · Self
The Fall Guy
Series
The Fall Guy1981 · Tammy
The Great Muppet Caper
Movie
The Great Muppet Caper1981 · Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
1941
Movie
19411979 · Polar Bear Woman
Day of the Animals
Movie
Day of the Animals1977 · Mandy Young
Quark
Series
Quark1977 · Guard #1
Two-Minute Warning
Movie
Two-Minute Warning1976 · Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
A Stranger in My Forest
Movie
A Stranger in My Forest1976 · Susie
Numb3rs
Series
Numb3rs1975 · Chrissie
The Grizzly and the Treasure
Movie
The Grizzly and the Treasure1975 · Eve