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Susan Backlinie
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Susan Backlinie

Born 1 September 1946 · Miami, Florida, USA · Died 11 May 2024

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
1941
The Great Muppet Caper
Two-Minute Warning
Day of the Animals
The Grizzly and the Treasure
A Stranger in My Forest
The Great Muppet Caper
1941
Day of the Animals
A Stranger in My Forest
Two-Minute Warning
Jaws
The Grizzly and the Treasure
Susan Backlinie · Midrow