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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Known For

The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

1981 • as Tammy

Jaws

Jaws

1975 • as Chrissie

1941

1941

1979 • as Polar Bear Woman

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981 • as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

Quark

Quark

1977 • as Guard #1

Two-Minute Warning

Two-Minute Warning

1976 • as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

Filmography

2009

The Shark Is Still Working
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/2/2009

1995

The Making of 'Jaws'
The Making of 'Jaws'
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/28/1995

1981

The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Movie - Released: 6/26/1981
The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
as Tammy
TV - Released: 11/4/1981

1979

1941
1941
as Polar Bear Woman
Movie - Released: 12/14/1979

1977

Day of the Animals
Day of the Animals
as Mandy Young
Movie - Released: 5/13/1977
Quark
Quark
as Guard #1
TV - Released: 5/7/1977

1976

A Stranger in My Forest
A Stranger in My Forest
as Susie
Movie - Released: 1/1/1976
Two-Minute Warning
Two-Minute Warning
as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Movie - Released: 11/12/1976

1975

Jaws
Jaws
as Chrissie
Movie - Released: 6/20/1975
The Grizzly and the Treasure
The Grizzly and the Treasure
as Eve
Movie - Released: 1/1/1975