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Susan Backlinie

Bio: 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)
Born: Sun, Sep 01 1946
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, USA

Death: Sat, May 11 2024
Susan Backlinie is 77 years old
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Poster of The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Susan Backlinie was 62 in The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws" as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 2009
Poster of The Making of 'Jaws'
The Making of 'Jaws'
Susan Backlinie was 49 in The Making of 'Jaws' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 1995
Poster of The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
Susan Backlinie was 34 in The Great Muppet Caper as 'Charkie's Water Ballet Performer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of 1941
1941
Susan Backlinie was 33 in 1941 as 'Polar Bear Woman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1979
Poster of Day of the Animals
Day of the Animals
Susan Backlinie was 30 in Day of the Animals as 'Mandy Young'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1977
Poster of Two-Minute Warning
Two-Minute Warning
Susan Backlinie was 30 in Two-Minute Warning as 'Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1976
Poster of A Stranger in My Forest
A Stranger in My Forest
Susan Backlinie was 29 in A Stranger in My Forest as 'Susie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Jaws
Jaws
Susan Backlinie was 28 in Jaws as 'Chrissie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1975
Poster of The Grizzly and the Treasure
The Grizzly and the Treasure
Susan Backlinie was 28 in The Grizzly and the Treasure as 'Eve'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
Susan Backlinie was 35+ in The Fall Guy as 'Tammy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 1981
Poster of Quark
Quark
Susan Backlinie was 30+ in Quark as 'Guard #1'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 07 1977