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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.
May 12, 2024 · Fifty years ago this month, filming for JAWS started on Martha’s Vineyard, with the first scene depicting the aftermath of a shark attack on Christine Watkins, portrayed by Susan Backlinie. Sadly, Ms. Backlinie passed away on May 11th at 77.
May 12, 2024 · Susan Backlinie, who as a skinny-dipper out for a nighttime swim became the shark’s first victim in Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws,' has died.
May 11, 2024 · Susan Backlinie former actress and stuntwoman best-known for her role as Chrissie Watkins, the first shark victim in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster JAWS (1975), died early Saturday morning at her home in Ventura, CA.
Susan Backlinie was an actress who played Chrissie, the first shark victim in Jaws (1975). She also appeared in other films and TV shows, such as 1941, The Great Muppet Caper and The Fall Guy.
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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 on...
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May 12, 2024 · The actor and stuntwoman, who was dragged to her death by a shark in the iconic opening scene, passed away from a heart attack. She also appeared in "The Great Muppet Caper" and "1941," and worked as a computer accountant after retiring from acting.
