Susan Backlinie
Actor
Born Sep 1, 1946 · Miami, Florida, USA
Active 1975–2024
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
Jaws (1975) — ChrissieThe Great Muppet Caper (1981) — Charkie's Water Ballet PerformerThe Fall Guy (1981) — Tammy1941 (1979) — Polar Bear WomanTwo-Minute Warning (1976) — Pretty Blonde Woman in CrowdQuark (1977) — Guard #1Day of the Animals (1977) — Mandy YoungA Stranger in My Forest (1976) — SusieThe Grizzly and the Treasure (1975) — Eve