Susan Backlinie

Actress

Born: September 1, 1946 (77 years old)

Died: May 11, 2024

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).

Filmography (8)

• Jaws (1975, ★ 7.7)
• The Shark Is Still Working (2009, ★ 7.2)
• The Great Muppet Caper (1981, ★ 6.9)
• The Fall Guy (1981, ★ 7.6)
• Day of the Animals (1977, ★ 5.2)
• 1941 (1979, ★ 5.8)
• Two-Minute Warning (1976, ★ 6.2)
• Quark (1977, ★ 6.6)