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).

Known For

Jaws

The Fall Guy

1941

The Great Muppet Caper

Quark

Two-Minute Warning

The Shark Is Still Working

Day of the Animals

All Movies (9)

• The Shark Is Still Working2009 · as Self
• The Making of 'Jaws'1995 · as Self
• The Great Muppet Caper1981 · as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
• 19411979 · as Polar Bear Woman
• Day of the Animals1977 · as Mandy Young
• Two-Minute Warning1976 · as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
• A Stranger in My Forest1976 · as Susie
• Jaws1975 · as Chrissie
• The Grizzly and the Treasure1975 · as Eve

All TV Shows (2)

• The Fall Guy1981 · as Tammy
• Quark1977 · as Guard #1