Person

Susan Backlinie

Acting · 1946–2024 · Miami, Florida, USA

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).

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  Jaws

  Chrissie

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  The Fall Guy

  Tammy

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  1941

  Polar Bear Woman

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  The Shark Is Still Working

  Self

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  The Great Muppet Caper

  Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

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  Quark

  Guard #1

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  Two-Minute Warning

  Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

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  Day of the Animals

  Mandy Young

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  The Making of 'Jaws'

  Self

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  The Grizzly and the Treasure

  Eve

• 2009The Shark Is Still WorkingSelf
• 1995The Making of 'Jaws'Self
• 1981The Fall GuyTammy
• 1981The Great Muppet CaperCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
• 19791941Polar Bear Woman
• 1977Day of the AnimalsMandy Young
• 1977QuarkGuard #1
• 1976Two-Minute WarningPretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
• 1976A Stranger in My ForestSusie
• 1975JawsChrissie
• 1975The Grizzly and the TreasureEve