Susan Backlinie
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1946-09-01
Day of Death
2024-05-11 (77 years old)
Place of Birth
Miami, Florida, USA
Susan Backlinie
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).
Known For
Acting
(2009)
(1995)
The Making of 'Jaws'
as Self
(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
(1976)
Two-Minute Warning
as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
(1976)
A Stranger in My Forest
as Susie
(1975)
Jaws
as Chrissie
(1975)