Susan Backlinie

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).

Movies & TV Shows

1. Jaws (1975) — Chrissie
2. 1941 (1979) — Polar Bear Woman
3. The Great Muppet Caper (1981) — Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
4. The Fall Guy (1981) — Tammy
5. Two-Minute Warning (1976) — Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
6. Day of the Animals (1977) — Mandy Young
7. The Making of 'Jaws' (1995) — Self
8. The Shark Is Still Working (2009) — Self
9. Quark (1977) — Guard #1
10. The Grizzly and the Treasure (1975) — Eve
11. A Stranger in My Forest (1976) — Susie