Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

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).

Filmography

Jaws
Jaws
1975 · Movie
as Chrissie
The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
1981 · TV
as Tammy
1941
1941
1979 · Movie
as Polar Bear Woman
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
1981 · Movie
as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Quark
Quark
1977 · TV
as Guard #1
Two-Minute Warning
Two-Minute Warning
1976 · Movie
as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Day of the Animals
Day of the Animals
1977 · Movie
as Mandy Young
The Shark Is Still Working
The Shark Is Still Working
2009 · Movie
as Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
The Making of 'Jaws'
1995 · Movie
as Self
The Grizzly and the Treasure
The Grizzly and the Treasure
1975 · Movie
as Eve
A Stranger in My Forest
A Stranger in My Forest
1976 · Movie
as Susie