Susan Backlinie
Born in Miami, Florida, USA — Sep 01 1946• Died May 11 2024
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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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The Fall Guy
Tammy
Jaws
Chrissie
Quark
Guard #1
1941
Polar Bear Woman
The Great Muppet Caper
Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Two-Minute Warning
Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
The Making of 'Jaws'
Self
The Shark Is Still Working
Self
Day of the Animals
Mandy Young
The Grizzly and the Treasure
Eve
A Stranger in My Forest
Susie