Susan Backlinie
Acting
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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Susan Backlinie
Filmography
Acting (9)
2009
The Shark Is Still Workingas Self
7.3
1995
The Making of 'Jaws'as Self
6.8
1981
The Great Muppet Caperas Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
6.9
1979
1941as Polar Bear Woman
5.8
1977
Day of the Animalsas Mandy Young
5.2
1976
Two-Minute Warningas Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
6.3
1976
A Stranger in My Forestas Susie
9.0
1975
Jawsas Chrissie
7.7
1975
6.5