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Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

Actor Sep 1 (died age 77) Miami, Florida, USA 1975–2009 (34 year career)
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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
Film

Jaws

Chrissie
The Great Muppet Caper
Film

The Great Muppet Caper

Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
1941
Film

1941

Polar Bear Woman
Two-Minute Warning
Film

Two-Minute Warning

Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
The Shark Is Still Working
Film

The Shark Is Still Working

Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
Film

The Making of 'Jaws'

Self
Day of the Animals
Film

Day of the Animals

Mandy Young
The Fall Guy
Film

The Fall Guy

Tammy

Filmography