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6 days ago · Backlinie was a nationally ranked swimmer and professional diver when she was cast in the film. It took three days to film the scene where Chrissie is attacked while going for a nighttime...
3 days ago · Backlinie, an accomplished actress, model and stuntwoman who often returned to make special appearances at Weeki Wachee, passed away in May. “In ‘Jaws,’ Susan Backlinie was the young skinny-dipper out for a nighttime swim off the coast of Amity Island who became the shark’s first victim,” said Triconi.
4 days ago · Jaws, American suspense and horror film, released in 1975, that was directed by Steven Spielberg and is considered the first summer blockbuster. Based on the 1974 novel of the same name by author Peter Benchley, it tells the story of a great white shark that terrorizes a beach resort town.
Jun 24, 2024 · Help With "Jaws" 1st shark victim: Actress Susan Backlinie. Born Susan Jane Myers, she was best known Crissie Watkins, the First shark attack victim in the opening scene of the movie JAWS. I made the profile for her today, checking to see if anyone had already created a profile for her.
Jun 30, 2024 · In this post, we'll dive into 15 captivating facts about Susan Backlinie, revealing the woman behind the memorable performance and her diverse career in Hollywood. Get ready to learn about her unique contributions to film, her passions beyond the screen, and how she made a splash in movie history.
23 hours ago · Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, the Suitcase (1986) ... played by Susan Backlinie, as she slowly, achingly gets pulled underwater by a shark we can’t see. The contrast between her ...
Jun 30, 2024 · Jaws Star Susan Backlinie Dies at 77 Susan Backlinie, who had a key role as the first victim in Steven Spielberg's Jaws, has passed away. Lorraine Gary, as Ellen Brody, provided a grounding presence throughout the series.
