Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

1946–2024 (aged 77)·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 Steven Spielberg's blockbuster Jaws (1975).

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10Credits2 TV · 8 films
1975–2020Years activefirst to latest
9.0 Highest ratedA Stranger in My Forest
7.0 Average ratingacross 10 titles

Top TV shows 2best Susan Backlinie shows

  1. 1The Fall Guy posterThe Fall GuyTammy · 1 ep · 19817.6
  2. 2Quark posterQuarkGuard #1 · 1 ep · 19776.7

Top movies 8best Susan Backlinie movies

  1. 1A Stranger in My Forest posterA Stranger in My ForestSusie · 19769.0
  2. 2Jaws Toy Movie posterJaws Toy MovieChristine (voice) · 20208.0
  3. 3Jaws posterJawsChrissie · 1975 · Horror7.7
  4. 4The Great Muppet Caper posterThe Great Muppet CaperCharkie's Water Ballet Performer · 19816.9
  5. 5The Grizzly and the Treasure posterThe Grizzly and the TreasureEve · 19756.5
  6. 6Two-Minute Warning posterTwo-Minute WarningPretty Blonde Woman in Crowd · 19766.3
  7. 71941 poster1941Polar Bear Woman · 19795.8
  8. 8Day of the Animals posterDay of the AnimalsMandy Young · 19775.3

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