Susan Backlinie

Acting · 1946–2024 · Miami, 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).

Known for

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Jaws

1975 · Chrissie

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The Fall Guy

1981 · Series · Tammy

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Quark

1977 · Series · Guard #1

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Two-Minute Warning

1976 · Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

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Day of the Animals

1977 · Mandy Young

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The Grizzly and the Treasure

1975 · Eve

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1941

1979 · Polar Bear Woman

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The Great Muppet Caper

1981 · Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

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A Stranger in My Forest

1976 · Susie

All acting credits

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