Susan Backlinie

Acting

September 1, 1946 (Age 79) - May 11, 2024

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).

Actor Details

Birthday

September 1, 1946 (Age 79)

Place of Birth

Miami, Florida, USA

Known For

Acting

Movies

7.2

The Shark Is Still Working

Self

2009

6.7

The Making of 'Jaws'

Self

1995

6.9

The Great Muppet Caper

Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

1981

5.8

1941

Polar Bear Woman

1979

5.2

Day of the Animals

Mandy Young

1977

6.2

Two-Minute Warning

Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

1976

A Stranger in My Forest

Susie