Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

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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TV Series

Quark

Quark

6.6
The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

7.524

Movies

Jaws

Jaws

7.669
Day of the Animals

Day of the Animals

5.2
The Grizzly and the Treasure

The Grizzly and the Treasure

5
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

7.2
A Stranger in My Forest

A Stranger in My Forest

0
The Making of 'Jaws'

The Making of 'Jaws'

6.7
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

6.9
1941

1941

5.796
Two-Minute Warning

Two-Minute Warning

6.2