Acting

Susan Backlinie

Born September 1, 1946Died May 11, 2024 (77)United StatesMiami, Florida, USA11 creditsIMDb

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

Jaws1975 · as Chrissie
19411979 · as Polar Bear Woman
The Great Muppet Caper1981 · as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Day of the Animals1977 · as Mandy Young
Two-Minute Warning1976 · as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Series
The Fall Guy1981 · as Tammy · 1 ep
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Series
The Fall Guy1981 · as Tammy · 1 ep
Jaws1975 · as Chrissie
19411979 · as Polar Bear Woman
The Great Muppet Caper1981 · as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Series
Quark1977 · as Guard #1 · 1 ep
Two-Minute Warning1976 · as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Day of the Animals1977 · as Mandy Young
The Shark Is Still Working2009 · as Self
The Making of 'Jaws'1995 · as Self
The Grizzly and the Treasure1975 · as Eve
A Stranger in My Forest1976 · as Susie