Susan Backlinie

Acting

September 1, 1946

Miami, Florida, USA

10 movies

6.9 avg

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).

Best Performances

Highest rated appearances

7.7

Jaws

as Chrissie

6.9

The Great Muppet Caper

as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

6.2

Two-Minute Warning

as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd

Filmography

2020s

1 film

Jaws Toy Movie

as Christine (voice)

20208.0

2000s

1 film

The Shark Is Still Working

as Self

20097.3

1990s

1 film

The Making of 'Jaws'

as Self

1995