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Susan Backlinie

Sep 01, 1946 - May 11, 2024 (77 years old) in 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).

Known For

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The Fall Guy
Tammy
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Jaws
Chrissie
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1941
Polar Bear Woman
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Quark
Guard #1
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The Great Muppet Caper
Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
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Day of the Animals
Mandy Young
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Two-Minute Warning
Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
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A Stranger in My Forest
Susie
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The Grizzly and the Treasure
Eve
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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
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