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Susan Backlinie

Actor

Susan Backlinie

Born September 1, 1946 in Miami, Florida, USADied May 11, 20247 films

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 posterFirst watchJaws19757.7as ChrissieWhen the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on…View film

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Filmography

7 films as actor
  1. 1981The Great Muppet CaperCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
  2. 19791941Polar Bear Woman
  3. 1977Day of the AnimalsMandy Young
  4. 1976Two-Minute WarningPretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
  5. 1976A Stranger in My ForestSusie
  6. 1975JawsChrissie
  7. 1975The Grizzly and the TreasureEve