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Susan Jane Backlinie (September 1, 1946 – May 11, 2024) was an American actress and stuntwoman. She was known for playing Chrissie Watkins, the shark attack victim in the opening scene of Steven Spielberg's 1975 film Jaws.
Jun 22, 2022 · “Jaws” actress Susan Backlinie — who famously played the skinny-dipping shark victim in the 1975 classic’s opening scene — was recently spotted running errands in Ventura, California, ahead of...
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Susan Backlinie is best known for playing Chrissie, the first victim of the shark in Jaws (1975). She also appeared in 1941 (1979), The Great Muppet Caper (1981) and other films and TV shows.
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- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Ventura, California, USA
May 12, 2024 · Susan Backlinie, the actress and stuntwoman whose portrayal of a violent death as the first shark attack victim in the opening scene of the blockbuster movie “Jaws” terrified moviegoers, died...
May 12, 2024 · Susan Backlinie, the stuntperson and actress who as a young skinny-dipper out for a nighttime swim off the coast of Amity Island became the shark’s first victim in Steven Spielberg ’s...
May 12, 2024 · Susan Backlinie. , the stuntwoman who played the first person to be devoured by the shark in “ Jaws ,” has died at 77 years old, her agent told fan site “The Daily Jaws.” Her passing comes 50...
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May 12, 2024 · Susan Backlinie, who played the first shark attack victim in Steven Spielberg’s “ Jaws ,” has died. She was 77. Backlinie died Saturday morning at her California home due to a heart attack,...
