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).
Known For
Jaws
(1975)
Chrissie
1941
(1979)
Polar Bear Woman
The Great Muppet Caper
(1981)
Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Two-Minute Warning
(1976)
Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Full Filmography
Acting
Jaws
(1975)
Chrissie
The Grizzly and the Treasure
(1975)
Eve
A Stranger in My Forest
(1976)
Susie
Two-Minute Warning
(1976)
Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Day of the Animals
(1977)
Mandy Young
1941
(1979)
Polar Bear Woman
The Great Muppet Caper
(1981)
Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Terror in the Aisles
(1984)
Chrissie Watkins (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Making of 'Jaws'
(1995)
Self
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
(2009)
Self