Susan Backlinie

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).

Birthday

Sep 1, 1946

Place of birth

Miami, Florida, USA

Deathday

May 11, 2024

Credited in

As cast

Jaws
As Chrissie
Day of the Animals
As Mandy Young
The Grizzly and the Treasure
As Eve
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
As Self
A Stranger in My Forest
As Susie
The Making of 'Jaws'
As Self
Two-Minute Warning
As Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
1941
As Polar Bear Woman
The Great Muppet Caper
As Charkie's Water Ballet Performer