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Susan Backlinie
Acting
Born: September 1, 1946
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
as Chrissie
1941
as Polar Bear Woman
The Great Muppet Caper
as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Two-Minute Warning
as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
as Self
Day of the Animals
as Mandy Young
The Making of 'Jaws'
as Self
The Grizzly and the Treasure
as Eve
A Stranger in My Forest
as Susie
