Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

9/1/1946 – 5/11/2024Miami, Florida, USA

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).

Filmography (11 titles)

The Shark Is Still Working7.3Movie

The Shark Is Still Working

Self · 2009

The Making of 'Jaws'6.8Movie

The Making of 'Jaws'

Self · 1995

The Fall Guy7.6Show

The Fall Guy

Tammy · 1981

The Great Muppet Caper6.9Movie

The Great Muppet Caper

Charkie's Water Ballet Performer · 1981

19415.8Movie

1941

Polar Bear Woman · 1979

Day of the Animals5.2Movie

Day of the Animals

Mandy Young · 1977

Quark6.8Show

Quark

Guard #1 · 1977

Two-Minute Warning6.3Movie

Two-Minute Warning

Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd · 1976

A Stranger in My Forest9.0Movie

A Stranger in My Forest

Susie · 1976

Jaws7.7Movie

Jaws

Chrissie · 1975

The Grizzly and the Treasure6.5Movie

The Grizzly and the Treasure

Eve · 1975