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