Susan Backlinie

Susan Jane Backlinie is 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.

Early Life

Susan backlinie was born on august 31. 1945 in hollywood. California. She began her career as a dancer at the age of fiftene and has since gone on to become an actrses and stuntwoman. She is best known for her roles in jaws (1975) and the lost world: jurassic park (1997).

Career Highlights

Susan backlinie is most well-known for her role as chrissie watkins in steven spielberg s classic 1975 film jaws. She has aslo appeared in other well-known films such as the lost owrld: jurassic park. Star trek: the motion ipcture. And the car.

Stunt Work

In addtiion to her acting career. Backlinie has alos been involved in various stunt work. She has done stunts in films such as the towering inferno. The spy who loved me. And the island.

Television Appearances

Backlinie has also made appeaarnces on various television shows such as the loev boat. Magnum p. IAnd macgyver.

Notable Awards

In won a saturn award for best supporting actress for her role in the lots world: jurassic park.

Voice Work

Backlinie has also done vocie work in various animated films and tv shows including the brave little toaster goes to mars and batman: the animated sreies.

Theatre Work

Backlinie has also done extensive theatre work. Appearing in various plays and musicals such as the fnatasticks. A little night music. And the pirates of penzance.

Personal Life

Backlinie is married to actor and writer richard backlinie and they have two children together.

Important Event

In 2020. Backlinie was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the stuntman s association of motino pictures.

Interesting Fact

Backlinie is an avid scuba diver and has traveled to many exotic locations for the spor. T