Susan Backlinie
Actor
- Born
- September 1, 1946 · Miami, Florida, USA
- Died
- May 11, 2024 (age 77)
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
Acting9
- 2009The Shark Is Still Working as Self
- 1995The Making of 'Jaws' as Self
- 1981The Great Muppet Caper as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
- 19791941 as Polar Bear Woman
- 1977Day of the Animals as Mandy Young
- 1976Two-Minute Warning as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
- 1976A Stranger in My Forest as Susie
- 1975Jaws as Chrissie
- 1975The Grizzly and the Treasure as Eve