Susan Backlinie

Susan Jane Backlinie, a celebrated American former actress and stuntwoman of great distinction, entered this world on September 1, 1946. Throughout her illustrious and storied career, she has made a lasting and profound impact on the film industry, leaving an indelible mark that continues to be felt to this very day. One of the most notable and memorable roles of her illustrious career was that of Chrissie Watkins, the unfortunate and ill-fated first shark victim in the 1975 blockbuster film Jaws, a cinematic masterpiece directed by the acclaimed and visionary filmmaker Steven Spielberg.