Susan Backlinie
Born: 1946-09-01
Birthplace: 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
The Great Muppet Caper
1941
The Shark Is Still Working
Two-Minute Warning
Day of the Animals
The Making of 'Jaws'
The Grizzly and the Treasure
A Stranger in My Forest
Top Movie Credits
Jaws
Chrissie
The Great Muppet Caper
Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
1941
Polar Bear Woman
Two-Minute Warning
Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Day of the Animals
Mandy Young
The Making of 'Jaws'
Self
A Stranger in My Forest
Susie