Actor profile

Susan Backlinie

1st September 1946 Miami, Florida, USA Acting

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).

9 Movies 2 TV Shows 11 Credits

Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

The Shark Is Still Working 2nd May 2009 as Self

The Making of 'Jaws' 28th November 1995 as Self

The Great Muppet Caper 26th June 1981 as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

1941 14th December 1979 as Polar Bear Woman

Day of the Animals 13th May 1977 as Mandy Young

Two-Minute Warning 12th November 1976 as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

A Stranger in My Forest 1st January 1976 as Susie

Jaws 20th June 1975 as Chrissie

The Grizzly and the Treasure 1st January 1975 as Eve

The Fall Guy 4th November 1981 as Tammy

Quark 7th May 1977 as Guard #1