Susan Backlinie

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Susan Backlinie

Acting September 1, 1946

Miami, Florida, USA

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 Ste…

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Jaws

Jaws

7.7 1975 Movie
1941

1941

5.8 1979 Movie
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

6.9 1981 Movie
The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

7.6 1981 TV Show
Two-Minute Warning

Two-Minute Warning

6.3 1976 Movie
Day of the Animals

Day of the Animals

5.2 1977 Movie
Quark

Quark

6.8 1977 TV Show
The Making of 'Jaws'

The Making of 'Jaws'

6.8 1995 Movie
The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

7.3 2009 Movie
The Grizzly and the Treasure

The Grizzly and the Treasure

6.5 1975 Movie
A Stranger in My Forest

A Stranger in My Forest

9.0 1976 Movie

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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).

Filmography

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  1. 2009
    The Shark Is Still Working

    Movie Self

  2. 1995
    The Making of 'Jaws'

    Movie Self

  3. 1981
    The Fall Guy

    TV show Tammy

  4. 1981
    The Great Muppet Caper

    Movie Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

  5. 1979
    1941

    Movie Polar Bear Woman

  6. 1977
    Day of the Animals

    Movie Mandy Young

  7. 1977
    Quark

    TV show Guard #1

  8. 1976
    Two-Minute Warning

    Movie Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

  9. 1976
    A Stranger in My Forest

    Movie Susie

  10. 1975
    Jaws

    Movie Chrissie

  11. 1975
    The Grizzly and the Treasure

    Movie Eve