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Susan Backlinie
Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

Acting•Born September 1, 1946•Died May 11, 2024 (age 77)•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

Jaws

1975•Movie•
7.7
The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

1981•TV Series•
7.6
1941

1941

1979•Movie•
5.8
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981•Movie•
6.9
Quark

Quark

1977•TV Series•
6.7
Two-Minute Warning

Two-Minute Warning

1976•Movie•
6.3
The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

2009•Movie•
7.3
Day of the Animals

Day of the Animals

1977•Movie•
5.3

Filmography

2009
The Shark Is Still Working

as Self

Movie
1995
The Making of 'Jaws'

as Self

Movie
1981
The Fall Guy

as Tammy

TV
1981
The Great Muppet Caper

as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

Movie
1979
1941

as Polar Bear Woman

Movie
1977
Day of the Animals

as Mandy Young

Movie
1977
Quark

as Guard #1

TV
1976
Two-Minute Warning

as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

Movie
1976
A Stranger in My Forest

as Susie

Movie
1975
Jaws

as Chrissie

Movie
1975
The Grizzly and the Treasure

as Eve

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdaySeptember 1, 1946
Day of DeathMay 11, 2024
Place of BirthMiami, Florida, USA
Popularity0.5