
Susan Backlinie
Known for Acting · 12 credits
- Born
- 1946-09-01
- Died
- 2024-05-11
- Place of birth
- 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
TV Shows (2)
Movies (10)

Jaws
1975
as Chrissie

1941
1979
as Polar Bear Woman

The Great Muppet Caper
1981
as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

Two-Minute Warning
1976
as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

Day of the Animals
1977
as Mandy Young

The Making of 'Jaws'
1995
as Self

The Shark Is Still Working
2009
as Self

Jaws Toy Movie
2020
as Christine (voice)

The Grizzly and the Treasure
1975
as Eve

A Stranger in My Forest
1976
as Susie
About 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). With 12 credits spanning from 1975 to 2020, Susan Backlinie has appeared in 10 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Susan Backlinie Movies
- Jaws (1975) — as Chrissie
- 1941 (1979) — as Polar Bear Woman
- The Great Muppet Caper (1981) — as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
- Two-Minute Warning (1976) — as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
- Day of the Animals (1977) — as Mandy Young
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