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Susan Backlinie

Acting1946Miami, Florida, USA

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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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2009The Shark Is Still Workingas SelfMovie
1995The Making of 'Jaws'as SelfMovie
1981The Fall Guyas Tammy · 1 episodesTV show
1981The Great Muppet Caperas Charkie's Water Ballet PerformerMovie
19791941as Polar Bear WomanMovie
1977Day of the Animalsas Mandy YoungMovie
1977Quarkas Guard #1 · 1 episodesTV show
1976Two-Minute Warningas Pretty Blonde Woman in CrowdMovie
1976A Stranger in My Forestas SusieMovie
1975Jawsas ChrissieMovie
1975The Grizzly and the Treasureas EveMovie

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Susan Backlinie

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