Susan Backlinie

Born · September 1, 1946

Died · May 11, 2024 (77 years old)

Known For: Acting

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, USA

Bio

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

1941

The Great Muppet Caper

The Fall Guy

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

Self

7.2

2009

The Making of 'Jaws'

Self

6.7

1995

The Fall Guy

Tammy · (1 episode)

7.5

1981

The Great Muppet Caper

Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

6.8

1981

1941

Polar Bear Woman

5.8

1979

Day of the Animals

Mandy Young

5.2

1977

Quark

Guard #1 · (1 episode)

6.6

1977

Two-Minute Warning

Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

6.2

1976

A Stranger in My Forest

Susie

0.0

1976

Jaws

Chrissie

7.7

1975

The Grizzly and the Treasure

Eve

5.0

1975