Susan Backlinie
Acting

Susan Backlinie

1946-2024

Known for Jaws, 1941, The Great Muppet Caper.

6 linked movie credits shown
Born09/01/1946
Died05/11/2024
AgeDied at 77
BirthplaceMiami, Florida, USA
DepartmentActing

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).

Movie Credits

The Shark Is Still Working poster

The Shark Is Still Working (2009)

As Self

Documentary

 Jaws poster

Jaws (1975)

As Chrissie

Horror, Thriller, Adventure

 Day of the Animals poster

Day of the Animals (1977)

As Mandy Young

Science Fiction, Horror

 Two-Minute Warning poster

Two-Minute Warning (1976)

As Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

Action, Thriller

 1941 poster

1941 (1979)

As Polar Bear Woman

Comedy, War

 The Great Muppet Caper poster

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

As Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

Comedy, Crime, Family, Mystery, Romance